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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biology with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biology with Foundation Year course at Sheffield Hallam University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
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From A levels to include at least 24 points in any one A level and at least 16 points from a science subject (biology/chemistry/human biology). Or BTEC National qualification in Applied Science. We do not accept general studies. For example: MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science. Pass overall from a T level qualification in either Health -Care Science or Science with D or E from core. A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A046
Here's what Sheffield Hallam University says about its Biology with Foundation Year course.
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.
Course summary
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Train in state-of-the-art laboratories and our award-winning tissue cultures suite.
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Work with biology experts to complete your own cutting-edge research.
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Gain the coding skills you need to approach biological data.
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Design real-world solutions such as sustainable manufacturing processes and ecological recovery.
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Take an optional placement year and gain invaluable practical experience within an industrial environment.
Our BSc Biology course develops your knowledge and skills in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and animal, plant and microbial manipulation. You can adapt the degree to your interests, with a choice of modules in your third year. You can also transfer to the MSci route for a specialist year of research-intensive study.
For full details of course modules, assessments, and teaching methods, please visit the course page on our website: https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Biosciences-and-chemistry/BSc-Honours-Biology-with-Foundation-Year/Full-time
Source: Sheffield Hallam University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Biology with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
College of Health Wellbeing and Life Sciences
Location
Main Site | Sheffield
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Sandwich including foundation year
Subjects
• Biology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Sheffield Hallam University reviews
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1st year student
I have joined a great society with frequent meet-ups
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I enjoy the city and have made friends in the society I have joined
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1st year student
My accomodation is reasonably priced and Iu2019ve booked the same accomodation for next year. I find living here very easy and enjoyable.
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My academic advisors are very helpful and always in hand to contact. I find my student accommodation support equally as accessible and helpful
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I donu2019t often use the facilities, however I find the library useful to frequent when studying and the student support centre is always on hand
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1st year student
I find our course leaders to be very helpful and friendly, my lectures are frequent so I feel like I am engaging a good amount in my course. The seminars are also the same. I find my classmates to be friendly and helpful too.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Sheffield Hallam University students who took the Biology with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
100%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
90%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
50%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
40%
low
How well organised is your course?
60%
low
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
50%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
89%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
100%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Sheffield Hallam University. These students are taking Biology with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Physics | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Biology with Foundation Year at Sheffield Hallam University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Sheffield Hallam University graduates who took Biology with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£25.6k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biology with Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Sheffield Hallam University on The Student Room.
Chat with Sheffield Hallam University
Welcome from the team: Aye Up! We’re Luke (he/him),Phoebe (she/her) and Yemi (she/her) - official TSR representatives for Sheffield Hallam University. We’re here to help with any questions you might have about Sheffield Hallam and student life in the city of Sheffield.
About Phoebe: 'I graduated with a BA(Honours) in Physical Education and School Sport and then graduated with a Masters in Events Management in 2021. I stayed in Sheffield to work as a Marketing Officer at Hallam and love it here.
'I enjoy living in the centre to go shopping, go out for breakfast at nice cafes. I'm also right next to a few different parks which I walk round most mornings and a short drive away from the Peak District which I also regularly visit. In the evenings I enjoy going out often to various bars, restaurants and clubs, there is a lot to choose from! There is always something new to discover in Sheffield and I’d be happy to help you with questions about what our city has to offer, as well as all the exciting facilities you’ll find at Sheffield Hallam.'
About Yemi: 'I moved to Sheffield in 2019 and started my masters in Digital Media Management at Sheffield Hallam University in 2020. Upon completing my studies, I secured the opportunity to join the university’s marketing team as a Graduate Intern.
'I love the vibrant city life on offer in Sheffield, the people are welcoming and the city in general feels like home for me. Many people move to Sheffield for their studies and tend to remain after their studies; this is what the city does to you.
'I've had the best experience studying at Sheffield Hallam University as an international student with all the various support available across the university. I like the work-life balance that is available at Hallam and in Sheffield as a city. There’s always something to look out for and something to help you unwind from your studies.'
About Luke: 'I moved to Sheffield in 2014 and graduated in 2018 with a BA (Hons) in Public Relations and Media, during my time at Hallam, I played an active role in student politics (both locally and nationally) and spent two terms as LGBT+ Students’ Representative.
+'As a ‘country boy’ living in the city, I love how Sheffield is ‘The Outdoor City’ and I regularly spend my weekends jumping between the city’s two sides, from feeding (and being climbed on by) the squirrels in the Botanical Gardens to eating and drinking my way through the city’s rich food and drink scene. Sheffield is the city that has it all, and I am on hand to answer any questions you have about the city, life at Hallam and what support is available for students (especially LGBTQ+ students).'
We look forward to answering your questions! Luke, Phoebe and Yemi :)
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