Biological Sciences MBiolSci
The University of Sheffield
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Biological Sciences MBiolSci and other courses in Biology (Non-Specific) at The University of Sheffield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biology (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biology (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biology (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £26000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £28000 | £21500 - £30500 | £24500 - £37000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Biology (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24966 | £22917 | £27783 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20975 - £27992 | £17911 - £27962 | £21766 - £34764 |
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Course Description
Our four-year MBiolSci is designed to give you the best start for a career in industrial or academic research, all with a unique level of flexibility, letting you tailor your degree to your interests and career goals. You'll be able to study the full extent of biological sciences, from organisms and the environment, to biomedicine to biochemistry, genetics and microbiology.
From year 1, you’ll choose which topics to study and which you avoid, so that from the get go, you’re defining your degree and putting your skills and knowledge into place for a vibrant future. You’ll have access to modules across all scales of biological systems from biotechnology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology and biochemistry, to biomedicine, neuroscience, human health and disease, to biodiversity, evolution, sustainability and climate change. More than half of our Biological Science students are taking modules across this full spectrum of the biological sciences.
You’ll have the chance to carry out your own research projects in the lab, where you can use the latest, cutting-edge equipment to analyse stem cells, sequence DNA, image cells or landscapes; alternatively, you might want to find out how organisms and populations grow or study proteins and enzymes. Alternatively, you might choose to do field research projects in the Peak District National Park, or to embark on a once-in a lifetime field course in the UK or abroad. You can make the most of our links with the NHS, completing research on cancer and ageing in conjunction with the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. No matter what you choose, it’ll give you invaluable hands-on experience in your chosen area.
Our courses are taught in a wide range of methods. Of course we include traditional lectures and small group tutorials, (where our world-leading academics will share their latest research findings with you). We also include research projects and practical lab sessions (where you’ll be working with the latest technology for DNA and protein analysis) as well as field trips to zoos, aquaria and wildlife reserves.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Example below based on all graduates of Biological Sciences MBiolSci at The University of Sheffield
| 35% | Engineering professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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Costs
Tuition Fees Biological Sciences MBiolSci
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £29110 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
C109
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About The University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a government funded research university based in Sheffield, England. The university’s vision is to change the world for the better through the power and application of ideas and knowledge. This university does not have campuses, but instead approximately 430 buildings that are located quite close to each other in Sheffield’s metropolitan city centre.
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Student composition of The University of Sheffield
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Total number of students enrolled at The University of Sheffield by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 19190
- postgraduates:
- 9285
- Total:
- 28475
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Biological Sciences”: 2025 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Biological Sciences Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25300 | 147 | Belfast |
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Biological Sciences Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 193 | Exeter |
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Biological Sciences (with placement year) Msci (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 91% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough |
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Biology MBiol (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | - | St Andrews |
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Biological Sciences MBiolSci | The University of Sheffield | - | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield |
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Biological Sciences with Professional Studies Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25300 | 147 | Belfast |
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Biology MBiol | Heriot-Watt University | 67% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £24048 | 160 | Edinburgh |
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FAQ about Biological Sciences MBiolSci The University of Sheffield
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £23000 15 months after graduation, £26000 3 years after graduation and £29500 after graduation.
- Engineering professionals (35%), Business and public service associate professionals (15%), Customer service occupations (15%), Skilled trades occupations (10%)
- Biological Sciences MBiolSci is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at The University of Sheffield.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 177 which makes it one of the 4.67% most difficult courses to enter among all Biological Sciences students in the UK.