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Biology BSc Hons
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Course summary
Train in state-of-the-art laboratories and our award-winning tissue cultures suite
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How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?
What you will need to do
Apply by 29 Jan
What you won’t need to do
Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test
Points of entry for Biology BSc Hons
Year 1
Entry requirements for Biological Sciences and Biology at Sheffield Hallam University
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
112
Required subjects for Biology BSc Hons at Sheffield Hallam University
From A levels (including at least 32 points in Biology) or equivalent BTEC national qualifications in Applied Science to include suitable Biology modules. We do not accept General Studies. We will consider a combination of qualification types. For example:
BBB-BBC at A Level including grade C in Biology.
DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science will be considered (please include units on application).
BTEC Diploma in Applied Science D*D with relevant biology modules ( please include units on application) alongside other level 3 study.
Merit overall from a T level qualification from T level Science: Laboratory Technician Pathway only.
A combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s), which may include AS levels or EPQ.
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Biology at Sheffield Hallam University
Asked for:
112 UCAS Tariff points
English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent.
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How good is this course?
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18th November 24
Biomedicine and Health Science, BSc Hons FullTime
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5th December 23
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21st September 23
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1st March 23
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3rd March 20
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A good course with a lot of vocational learning read more
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30th September 22
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17th November 20
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The course covers a broad range of topics and if you find you want to do something different but related you e.g. biomedical science, you can always change second year. read more
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17th November 20
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24th July 20
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Tutor is incredible really helpful. Really helping us to develop our practical and professional skills as well as fundamental scientific knowledge read more
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