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Biology BSc Hons
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Course summary
- Deepen your passion for all things biological, through hands-on learning in the lab, field and
How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?
What you will need to do
Apply by 13 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.
96
Required subjects for Biology BSc Hons at Sheffield Hallam University
This must include at least 32 points in A level 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:
BCC at A Level including grade C in Biology.
DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science.
BTEC Diploma in Applied Science D*D.
Merit overall from a T level qualification in Science with a Specialism in Technical Laboratory Sciences only, with a grade B from the Core Component.
A combination of qualifications including relevant subject(s)such as grade B in WJEC Applied Diploma in Medical Science, as well as AS levels or EPQ.
UCAS points for current students on Biological Sciences and Biology at Sheffield Hallam University
Asked for:
96 UCAS Tariff points
English language requirements
6
Additional details
If English is not your first language, you will need an 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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22nd September 26
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13th March 26
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22nd October 25
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14th May 25
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13th March 25
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21st January 25
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18th November 24
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The course is more than i ever imaged I would want to learn. It’s the perfect content for someone into human biology. I’m more than happy with my choice. read more
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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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30th September 26
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I’ve been doing this course now for two weeks and I’ve found it incredibly interesting. I’ve learnt new things that I didn’t know before doing this course. As it’s a foundation course it’s amazing as I get to settle into university life without the pressure of placements etc. read more
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28th September 26
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30th September 22
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17th November 20
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17th November 20
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24th July 20
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