Overview

The Biology (Honours) programme from Sheffield Hallam University 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.

Key facts

Train in state-of-the-art laboratories and our award-winning tissue cultures suite.

Work with biology experts to complete your own cutting-edge research.

Gain the coding skills you need to approach biological data.

Design real-world solutions such as sustainable manufacturing processes and ecological recovery.

Take an optional placement year and gain invaluable practical experience within an industrial environment.

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you for a career in:

Analytical science

Scientific sales and marketing

Pharmaceutical research and development analysis

The biotechnology industry

Scientific communication or journalism

Teaching

Agriculture

Environmental science and conservation

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Demonstrating Professional Skills For Scientists

 Evolution And Environmental Biology

Applying Professional Skills For Scientists

Developing Professional Skills For Scientists

 Ecology, Advanced Evolution And Animal Behaviour

Molecular And Cellular Biochemistry

Plant And Environmental Biotechnology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 468 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points

104-112

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:

BBB-BBC 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.

GCSE

English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents*.

Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents*.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: The tuition for national students is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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