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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: A046
Biology with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Biology with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary - 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. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Biology and Scientific Skills
Cell Biology and Physiology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Genetics and Evolution
Microbiology and Immunology
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Biological Data Analysis and Bioinformatics
Applied Research Project in Biology
UCAS Code:A046
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
Home Student Fee
£18,000
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Sheffield Hallam University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £23,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £23,500 | £26,500 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
95%Learning opportunities
92%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
50%Learning resources
93%Student voice
70%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Sheffield Hallam University
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