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Biological Sciences

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    University of Sheffield Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Our flexible BSc lets you tailor your degree to your interests and career goals. Choose to focus on organisms and the environment, form and function of plants or animals, human health, or the molecular basis of life, before putting your skills and knowledge into practice in the lab and field.

Our three-year BSc Biological Sciences course offers you the flexibility to discover what kind of biologist you want to be.You'll start by studying a broad foundation in biological science. This will allow you to explore the subject and discover what excites you most. You can then choose to focus on areas including biodiversity and conservation, the anatomy or biochemistry of plants and animals, or the molecular basis of human health.At Sheffield, you’ll be encouraged to be creative, think independently and express your ideas. Depending on what modules you choose, you could be carrying out fieldwork in the Peak District, studying life at the atomic level, modelling the gene networks that resulted in speciation, or even working with scientists from Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust to diagnose cancer samples.No matter what areas of biological science you choose to study at Sheffield, you'll develop practical laboratory and transferable skills - such as project management, problem-solving, communication skills and data analysis - that make our graduates attractive to employers.All this experience will prepare you for your third-year research project where you could be laboratory-based, field-based, focus on computer modelling, or even science communication.


Gain extra experience as part of your degree

You can add an extra year of research experience with an integrated masters (MBiolSci), or spend a year on a work placement and gain transferable skills working with a top employer.


Why study this course?

- Top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences: The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026- Close links with the NHS: Complete research on cancer and ageing in partnership with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.- Real lab experience: Complete an extended laboratory project or field course in the UK or abroad, then bring all your knowledge and skills together with your third-year research project.

Tuition fees

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£ 32,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Biological Sciences

    8th out of 87 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 225
    157 70%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    7th

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    38th

    9

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