Biological Sciences - MBiolSci
University of Sheffield
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This MBiolSci is designed for students who want to pursue a career in industrial or academic research. The first three years of your course have the same structure as the BSc, and the majority of the fourth year is devoted to a major research project.Our four-year MBiolSci is designed to give you the best start for a career in industrial or academic research. The first three years of your course have the same structure as the BSc, with the fourth year devoted to a major research project in the ...Read more

This MBiolSci is designed for students who want to pursue a career in industrial or academic research. The first three years of your course have the same structure as the BSc, and the majority of the fourth year is devoted to a major research project.Our four-year MBiolSci is designed to give you the best start for a career in industrial or academic research. The first three years of your course have the same structure as the BSc, with the fourth year devoted to a major research project in the lab or in the field. You’ll work alongside our world-leading academics and explore topics from genetics to biodiversity and climate change.Biological sciences at Sheffield gives you a unique level of flexibility, letting you tailor your degree to your interests and career goals. You'll be able to study the full extent of biological sciences, from organisms and the environment, to biomedicine to biochemistry, genetics and microbiology.From year one, you’ll choose which topics to study and which you avoid, so you’re defining your degree and putting your skills and knowledge into place for a vibrant future.You’ll have access to modules across all scales of biological systems from biotechnology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and biochemistry, to biomedicine, neuroscience, human health and disease, to biodiversity, evolution, sustainability and climate change. More than half of our biological science students are taking modules across this full spectrum of the biological sciences.Optional placement year, Study abroad

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Yolande
19 Nov 25

The tutors & Uni staff are excellent. Friendly, helpful, supportive & dedicated. Make lots of effort to make the classes interactive & interesting. Lots of student learning..Read more

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19 Nov 25

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AA Grades / Points required

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D39M6P0 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE Maths grade 4/C Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 - 36 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):

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£26,950 per year

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Accommodation - Standard with shared bathroom (City) : 4651.08 (42 weeks)

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