Biological Sciences
University of SheffieldCourse Overview
Offered by University of Sheffield, the MBiolSci Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Sheffield, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Choose what you study from a range of bioscience topics to build a degree that matches your interests. If you're thinking about a career in industrial or academic research, this course involves a major research project of your choice in your fourth year. Our four-year MBiolSci Biological Sciences course is perfect if you're thinking about a research career. It offers you the flexibility to discover what kind of biologist you want to be. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAA 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. |
| International Baccalaureate | 34 - 36 points 36, with 6 in HL Biology and a second science; 34, with 6,5 (in any order) in HL Biology and a second science, and B in the Extended Essay |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,830
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Sheffield
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £24,000 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £19,000 | £24,000 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £29,500 | £39,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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Student Satisfaction
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