Course contact details
Student Recruitment Operations Team
Phone:(+44) 0114 225 5533
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB
Course summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary
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Train in state-of-the-art laboratories and our award-winning tissue cultures suite
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Work with biology experts to complete your own cutting-edge research
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Gain the coding skills you need to approach biological data
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Design real-world solutions such as sustainable manufacturing processes and ecological recovery
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Take an optional placement year and gain invaluable practical experience within an industrial environment
Our BSc Biology course develops your knowledge and skills in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and animal, plant and microbial manipulation. You can adapt the degree to your interests, with a choice of modules in your third year. You can also transfer to the MSci route for a specialist year of research-intensive study.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Biosciences-and-chemistry/BSc-Honours-Biology/Full-time
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S21
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Sheffield Hallam University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S21
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 104
From A levels (including at least 32 points in Biology) or equivalent BTEC national qualifications in Applied Science to include suitable Biology modules. We do not accept General Studies. We will consider a combination of qualification types. For example:
BCC at A Level including grade C in Biology.
DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science will be considered (please include units on application).
BTEC Diploma in Applied Science D*D with relevant biology modules ( please include units on application) alongside other level 3 study.
Merit overall from a T level qualification from T level Science: Laboratory Technician Pathway only.
A combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s), which may include AS levels or EPQ.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 15
Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a relevant QAA-recognised Access to HE course which has mainly biology and chemistry related modules, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3 of which at least 15 level 3 credits should be graded at distinction level.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents.
Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents.
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Please note that this information is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. |
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/biosciences-and-chemistry/bsc-honours-biology/full-time
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Contextual offer: 96 UCAS points
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Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £10050 | |
| EU & International | £18900 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Undergraduate home tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £10,050 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some foundation courses: £5,760 for the FY, then £10,050 per year
Undergraduate international/EU tuition fee for 2027/28:
• £18,900 per year (capped at maximum 20% of this during placement year)
• Some health courses: £20,400/£20,900 per year (includes an annual placement supplement of £1,500/£2,000)
Please check individual course pages for fees information. Fees may increase in subsequent years per Government or UKRI regulations. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations at www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/terms-and-conditions-and-student-regulations
Sponsorship information
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