Biology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
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.
• Design real-world solutions such as sustainable manufacturing processes and ecological recovery.
• Take an optional placement year and ga...
<strong>Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Course summary</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Train in state-of-the-art laboratories and our award-winning tissue cultures suite.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work with biology experts to complete your own cutting-edge research.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain the coding skills you need to approach biological data.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Design real-world solutions such as sustainable manufacturing processes and ecological recovery.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Take an optional placement year and gain invaluable practical experience within an industrial environment.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Our BSc Biology course develops your knowledge and skills in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and animal, plant and microbial manipulation. You can adapt the degree to your interests, with a choice of modules in your third year. You can also transfer to the MSci route for a specialist year of research-intensive study. <br/><br/><strong>For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Biosciences-and-chemistry/BSc-Honours-Biology-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A046
Institution Code
S21
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
From A levels to include at least 24 points in any one A level and at least 16 points from a science subject (biology/chemistry/human biology). Or BTEC National qualification in Applied Science. We do not accept general studies. For example: MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science. Pass overall from a T level qualification in either Health -Care Science or Science with D or E from core. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
Access to HE Diploma
Access - an Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a science based subject considered. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
































































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