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Zoology MBiolSci

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    Master of Biological Sciences - MBiolSci

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


The MBiolSci is designed for students who want to pursue a career in industrial or academic research, with the majority of the fourth year devoted to a major research project.


Study animals and biodiversity at every scale, both in the lab and in the field, as you learn how animals function, how to conserve biodiversity and how evolution works. Gain invaluable research experience in your final year working alongside world-leading academics.

Sheffield's project-focused degree in zoology is a deep dive into biodiversity, conservation, animal behaviour, genetics, physiology, and the impact of climate change.From your first year you’ll study a range of zoology focused modules, with the freedom to explore optional topics from across the whole of bioscience. You’ll study topics across genetics, microbiology, evolution and biochemistry.At Sheffield, you’ll be encouraged to be creative, think independently, and express your ideas. You'll be in the lab completing in-depth practicals and studying animal anatomy and physiology in our Alfred Denny Museum. You might also choose to do field research projects in the Peak District National Park, or travel for a field course in the UK or abroad.As you progress through your degree, you’ll have the option to specialise in key areas such as biodiversity conservation, evolutionary biology, genetics and ecological modelling. Your ability to tackle one or more of these big global challenges will be supported by the field course options, so you start making a difference even during your degree.Your final year is devoted to a major research project in the lab or in the field. You’ll work alongside our world-leading academics and explore a topic of your choosing in depth.


Why study this course?

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Four year course

- finish with a masters degree, with your fourth year focused on a major research project of your choosing.-


4th in the UK for research quality

- the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 rated 98% of research and impact from the School of Biosciences as world-leading or internationally excellent.-


State-of-the-art facilities

- Controlled Environment Facility, Zebrafish facility, Drosophila facility, Bradfield Environment Centre and more.-


Make the course your own

- focus on specific areas like animal behaviour or biodiversity, or cover the full range of zoology.-


Varied learning environments

- you’ll be in the lab, the Peak District, zoos, aquariums and embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime field course in the UK or abroad.

Application deadline

29 January

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : AAA

including Biology* and a second science (second science subjects include Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Science, Geology or Geography). *Human Biology accepted in lieu of Biology, but Biology and Human Biology cannot be accepted in combination as the two sciences.

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Sheffield, Western Bank, Sheffield, Sheffield, S10 2TN, England

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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

    24th out of 94 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    156 69%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    45th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    27th

    14

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