Biological Sciences

Biological sciences is the study of living organisms at every scale of organisation, from the molecular mechanisms within cells to the ecology of entire ecosystems. The discipline encompasses genetics, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, physiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology, and it addresses questions fundamental to medicine, agriculture, environmental management, and our understanding of the living world. The breadth of the subject is matched by the breadth of career pathways it opens, from laboratory research and biotechnology to conservation and public health.

At Sheffield, this flexible BSc lets you tailor your degree to the areas of biological science you are most passionate about, linked to your own career goals. You will explore the areas of biology that interest you most, building depth in chosen specialisms alongside a rigorous scientific foundation, and you will put your knowledge and skills into practice in the lab and in field contexts. The programme includes a sandwich placement year, a year abroad, and embedded work placement opportunities, providing an unusually comprehensive professional and international experience for a biological sciences degree.

The typical entry tariff is 152 points.

Graduates of biological sciences degrees pursue careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, in academic and government research, in environmental consultancy and conservation, in food science, in public health, and in healthcare science. The analytical and experimental skills the degree develops are also valued in data-driven roles across the life sciences and beyond. Many graduates go on to postgraduate research in a specific area of biology, or to professional qualifications in medicine, teaching, or environmental practice, where a strong biological sciences background is essential preparation.