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Biological Sciences - MBiolSci

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Master of Biological Sciences - MBiolSci

  • Location

    Sheffield Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This MBiolSci is designed for students who want to pursue a career in industrial or academic research. The first three years of your course have the same structure as the BSc, and the majority of the fourth year is devoted to a major research project.Our four-year MBiolSci is designed to give you the best start for a career in industrial or academic research. The first three years of your course have the same structure as the BSc, with the fourth year devoted to a major research project in the lab or in the field. You’ll work alongside our world-leading academics and explore topics from genetics to biodiversity and climate change.Biological sciences at Sheffield gives you a unique level of flexibility, letting you tailor your degree to your interests and career goals. You'll be able to study the full extent of biological sciences, from organisms and the environment, to biomedicine to biochemistry, genetics and microbiology.From year one, you’ll choose which topics to study and which you avoid, so you’re defining your degree and putting your skills and knowledge into place for a vibrant future.You’ll have access to modules across all scales of biological systems from biotechnology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and biochemistry, to biomedicine, neuroscience, human health and disease, to biodiversity, evolution, sustainability and climate change. More than half of our biological science students are taking modules across this full spectrum of the biological sciences.Optional placement year, Study abroad

Tuition fees

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£ 26,950per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    16th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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Pathway programmes are available to help students with English as a second language and different educational backgrounds prepare for their academic career.
With nearly 11,000 international students, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety and strong sense of community and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for high-achieving international students who demonstrate excellent academic potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    16th out of 91 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    162 74%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    28th

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    29th

    2

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