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Master of Biological Sciences - MBiolSci
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Biological Sciences - MBiolSci
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Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Study biological sciences at the University of Sheffield and discover a broad and vibrant spectrum of study across all scales of biological systems. Our four-year masters degree gives you an opportunity to focus on a major research project that builds on the broad and vibrant spectrum of modules you’ve studied in your first three years.From year one, you can begin to shape your own path - choosing to specialise or maintain a broad approach - from organisms and the environment, to biomedicine, human health and the molecular biosciences.At Sheffield, you’ll be encouraged to be creative, think independently, and express your ideas. You can contribute to work on cancer and ageing in conjunction with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Or you might 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 aspects of human biology, molecular biology, biotechnology, biodiversity or sustainability. You’ll have the chance to carry out your own research projects in the lab and the field, where you can use the latest equipment to get hands-on experience.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?-
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.-
Make the course your own- enjoy the freedom to take a broad approach, or choose the topics you want to study across the breadth of biology.-
Close links with the NHS- complete research on cancer and ageing in partnership with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:39,M:6,P:0 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*DD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A Grades / Points required
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.
in Biology* and a second science + AAABB in Scottish Highers (second science subjects include Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Science, or Geography) *Human Biology accepted in lieu of Biology, but Biology and Human Biology cannot be accepted in combination as the two sciences.
Award of Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Biology and a second science), and 6 at Merit
with 6 in Higher Level Biology and a second science (second science subjects include Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology, or Geography)
including Biology and a second science (second science subjects include Chemistry, Maths, or Physics)
in Applied Science + A at A Level
D*DD in Applied Science (Basic, Biomedical Science, or Analytical & Forensic Science* streams only), or Health and Social Care. Additional module requirements also apply.
+ AA in 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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