Biosciences with a Foundation Year BSc

at University of Sheffield

Modules
 

Foundation year 

Core modules:

• Foundation in Bioscience
• Advanced Level Chemistry
• Further Foundation Chemistry
• Laboratory and Project Skills in Bioscience
• Introduction to Scientific Writing in Bioscience

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
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including a science subject
 

International Baccalaureate 31, with 5 in Higher Level science
 

BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in a relevant subject
 

Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher BBBBB + B in a science subject
 

Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels B + BC including a science subject
 

Access to HE Diploma 60 credits overall in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction (to include sufficient Chemistry) and 15 credits at Merit. Applicants are considered individually

Other requirements

• Science subjects include Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Economics or Environmental Science/Studies

• GCSE Maths and a science subject at grade 4/C
   

English language requirements 
 

You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£25,670
 

Additional costs

The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.

Our courses equip students for a wide range of careers, from scientific roles to graduate schemes with top employers. Whether you want to pursue a career in science, apply your skills in industry, or continue your studies, bioscience graduates are highly sought after due to their specialist laboratory skills, ability to solve problems, handle and analyse data, and effectively communicate complex ideas to a range of audiences.
 

As well as progressing onto a masters programme or PhD, our students secure roles in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies like GSK, Pfizer, AstraZeneca and Redx, the NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP) and government bodies like Public Health England.
 

Transferable skills are embedded and developed throughout our degrees, which means year on year our graduates join high-profile organisations like Microsoft, HSBC, KPMG, United Kingdom Civil Service, Unilever and Wellcome. You can also apply your degree to other varied careers including brewing, bioinformatics, marketing, medical writing, genetic counselling, agrochemicals, teaching and science policy.