Prospective Undergraduates
Our courses
The molecular biosciences are becoming more and more unified. We therefore feel it is vital that all of our students are familiar with the basics of biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and molecular biology. All students study an identical course in the first year, and then start to specialise in second and third years. Your choice of degree programme determines which specialist modules you take. The majority of our students change degree programme at some point, reflecting the flexibility of the course and the wide range of choice available. We admit roughly 110 undergraduate students a year, mainly from the UK but also from a range of European and other countries.
All of our courses are rigorous and demanding. They also contain a large practical element, particularly in the third year where all students carry out a research project.
Any of our courses can be extended from the three-year BSc to a four-year undergraduate Masters (MBiolSci). The fourth year is intended for those thinking about a research career and consists almost entirely of a research project, which can be undertaken either at Sheffield or in industry.
Why study at Sheffield?
All of our courses are taught by researchers working at the leading edge. In subjects as rapidly developing as the molecular biosciences, this is crucial not just for up-to-date teaching but for your career development. Our graduates have an excellent employability record, explained further in the Careers section. The majority of our graduates use their degrees directly in their future careers.
Facilities in the Department are excellent. Over the past few years we have spent over £40m renovating teaching and research facilities. We have state-of-the art lecture theatres and practical labs. Our research excellence means that we have access to a wide range of high-tech equipment, which is used by students during their research projects.
Sheffield is a very highly rated University, with a top-rated Students´ Union, excellent social life, exciting town, and a beautiful National Park on the doorstep. See the links on the right for more details.
How to find out more
Follow the links on the left to find more detail about our courses and how to apply. If these do not answer your questions, feel free to contact us directly. See also our Virtual Tour link on the right, or visit our Facebook page.
Our open days provide a good opportunity to find out more about the Department and the University. The University organises open days for students in the year before applying. Further details can be found in the link below.