Course Summary

Our unique three-year BSc Biology with a Year Abroad course allows you to spend your second year studying Biology at another top university in the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Singapore or Hong Kong. Whether your interests lie in organisms and the environment, biomedicine, or the molecular biosciences, or span all three, during your time at Sheffield you’ll have the freedom to choose the topics you want to study across the breadth of Biology. Whilst abroad, you’ll get an even bigger range of perspectives on the subject, explore habitats unlike anything here in the UK and experience life in another part of the world. The year abroad in this unique course counts towards your final grade and allows you to gain international experience without extending your degree. You'll even pay reduced fees for the year you're abroad. From your first year you’ll study topics including: ○ biochemistry ○ microbiology ○ genetics ○ molecular and cell biology ○ physiology and pharmacology ○ neuroscience ○ pathobiology ○ evolution ○ zoology ○ animal behaviour ○ plant science ○ ecology and conservation ○ global change and sustainability You’ll learn about these subjects in lectures, practicals, workshops and field trips to zoos, aquaria and wildlife reserves. As you progress through your degree you'll explore your chosen topics in greater depth, specialising in one area or keeping a broad overview across the biosciences. You’ll learn the core practical laboratory skills that are used across biology including microscopy, cell culturing and DNA preparation so no matter what modules you choose to study, you’ll be ready to address your own research questions. You’ll also learn problem solving, communication skills, critical evaluation and data analysis, key transferable skills that make biology graduates very attractive to employers. We’ll give you plenty of opportunities to apply your new skills and knowledge too. You’ll have the chance to carry out your own research projects in the lab, using the latest cutting-edge equipment to analyse stem cells, sequence DNA and study proteins and enzymes. You might choose to do field research projects in the Peak District National Park, or to embark on a once in a lifetime ecology field course in the UK or abroad. Or you can make the most of our links with the NHS, completing research in conjunction with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. You can even choose to combine these areas. Biology at Sheffield is all about enabling you to study what you’re passionate about. From genes and molecules, to organ systems and behaviour, biodiversity and ecosystems, and everything in between, your personal tutor will support you to tailor your degree to your interests and career goals. Whether you want to pursue a career in science, apply your skills in industry, or continue your studies, Sheffield biosciences graduates are highly sought after due to their specialist laboratory and field skills, ability to solve problems, handle and analyse data, and effectively communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences. Our students secure roles with leading scientific organisations like GSK, AstraZeneca, Cancer Research, the Environment Agency, Wildlife Trusts, and the Natural History Museum. Transferable skills are embedded and developed throughout our degrees, which means year on year many of our graduates join top 100 employers like the BBC, Deloitte, the Civil Service, and the NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme. You can also apply your degree to other varied careers including bioinformatics, marketing and science communication, teaching and science policy. Some students go on to further study.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: S18

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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

including a science plus grade A in Biology in Scottish Advanced Higher

including Biology and a second science Human Biology is accepted in lieu of Biology. Second science from Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Science or Geography

60 credits overall in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 credits at Distinction (to include Biology and a second science), and 6 credits at Merit. Applicants are considered individually

in Applied Science (with Distinctions in all Biology Units if not offered at A level) + A in an A Level science subject

plus AAB at A Level including Biology and a second science

including 6 in Higher Level Biology and a second science

(RQF) D*DD in Applied Science with Distinctions in all Biology Units (QCF) DDD in Applied Science (with Distinctions in all Biology Units if not offered at A level) + A in an A Level science subject

including Biology and a second science

plus AA at A Level in Biology and a second science

To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 72%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 50%

Go onto work and study: 75%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
International 25670.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider. For further information, please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/fees-costs

Provider information

Western Bank
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Sheffield
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