Universities United Kingdom University of Sheffield Courses Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 28,500
Country Rank#12
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Our MSc trains you for a career in research or management around the world. You can specialise in one of our three pathways: Ornithology, Plant and Crop Science, or Biodiversity and Conservation, or you can choose to explore the breadth of organismal biological sciences.

Throughout your course, you'll learn about fundamental concepts and key skills required within the discipline before applying what you've learnt in your literature review and Independent Research Project.

Course Content
Program structure

Core Modules
- Field Biology
- Advanced Data Handling and Analysis
- Advanced Scientific Skills
- Literature Review
- Individual Research Project
Ornithology pathway
- Research Methods in Ornithology
Biodiversity and Conservation pathway
- Global Conservation Issues
- Agricultural Ecology in a Changing World
- Biodiversity in Space and Time
- Global Sustainability
Plant and Crop Science pathway
- Future Crop Systems
- Agricultural Ecology in a Changing World
- Issues in Global Food Security
Biological Sciences pathway

Students studying our broad Biological Sciences pathway will be able to choose 60 credits of optional modules from across the three pathways:

Please note that students cannot study both Global Conservation Issues, and Issues in Global Food Security.
- Molecular Evolution and Genomics
- Global Conservation Issues
- Agricultural Ecology in a Changing World
- Biodiversity in Space and Time
- Global Sustainability
- Issues in Global Food Security
- Future Crop Systems
- Research Methods in Ornithology
Entry Requirement
A 2:2 honours degree, or equivalent, in biological sciences or a related subject.

Entry requirements for international students

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept
Fees & Scholarships
- Home : £13,000 per year
- Overseas : £28,500 per year
Career Prospect
Graduates will develop the specialist knowledge and transferable skills to pursue careers working around the world or further study to PhD level.

Possible career paths include: working in biotechnology, agri-tech, or conservation and sustainability programmes within government science, NGOs including environmental bodies or wildlife trusts, or in industry. Inspiring the next generation as a university teacher, or solving pressing problems through research.

If you choose to continue your research training, graduates will be well equipped to pursue PhDs in ecology, evolution and conservation and beyond. Doctoral Training Programmes like Adapting to the Challenges of Changing Environment (ACCE) train PhD students in these areas.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Biological Sciences at University of Sheffield