**Please note that the information provided relates to the current academic year and is subject to change without notice by Sheffield Hallam University.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**
**Course summary:**
Develop an advanced understanding of human anatomy, physiology, cell biology, reproduction, genetics and biochemistry.
Develop your confidence and ability to work at the cutting edge of human biology.
Apply your knowledge to real-world experience with year-long or summer placement opportunities available.
Transfer onto an MSci route for a specialist year of research intensive study working alongside our internationally recognised researchers
You will learn how genomics, biotechnology, stem cells and lifestyle interventions impact on the human body. The knowledge you will gain will provide an understanding of the latest advances in this field.
**How you learn:**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
In modules such as human physiology and anatomy, control physiology, reproduction and development and neuroscience, you will gain an understanding of how the whole human body functions. This will be supplemented by an understanding at the cellular and molecular level in modules such as advanced cell biology and molecular biology and biochemistry.
With a strong focus on employability throughout you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills desired by graduate science-sector employers or post graduate education providers.
You learn through:
- lectures and tutorials
- practical laboratory work
- small group academic tutorials
- case studies
- project work
**Applied learning - Work placements**
Between your second and third year you will have the opportunity to apply for a placement where you can apply what you have learnt at university to a working situation. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain the experience and professional skills that could give you an advantage at the start of your career.
We offer you the opportunity to apply for placements in a wide range of institutions – including pharmaceutical industries, medical research laboratories, the NHS, schools and colleges. Or if you are unable to commit to a year, it is also possible to work for a shorter period of time on a summer placement (which can still contribute towards your degree). If you are undertaking your work placement in another European country, there may be a possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
Completion of a year-long work placement will allow you to achieve an Advanced Professional Diploma alongside your degree.
**Research projects**
You will develop problem solving and practical skills by undertaking mini projects in the first and second year of your course. During your final year you will combine the skills and knowledge you have gained to conduct a specialist research project working alongside an expert in your chosen subject area.
Course Details - Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course.
Year 1 - Compulsory modules
Cellular Biology And Biochemistry With Microbiology
Human Physiology And Anatomy
Human Reproduction And Development
Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Labs
Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Skills
Topics In Human Biology
Year 2 - Compulsory modules
Advanced Cell Biology
Control Physiology
Molecular Biology And Biochemistry
Professional And Scientific Practice 2
Elective modules
Immunology And Microbiology
Pathological Basis Of Disease
Year 3 - Compulsory modules
Professional And Scientific Practice 3
Final year - Compulsory modules
Human Nutrition
Neurobiology
Research Project
Elective modules
Applied Biochemistry
Bioethics And Bioinformatics
Bioethics And Human Genetics
Bioinformatics And Human Genetics
Pharmacology
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework
Exams
Practicals
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Royal Society of Biology
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
C101
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
From A levels (including at least 32 points in Biology) or equivalent BTEC national qualification in Applied Science to include suitable biology modules. We do not accept General Studies. We will consider a combination of qualification types. For example:
BBC at A Level including Biology.
DMM 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.
A combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s), which may include AS levels or EPQ.
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.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
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.
If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
