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This MBiolSci program is tailored for aspiring researchers in both industrial and academic settings. The initial three years mirror the BSc curriculum, while the fourth year focuses primarily on an extensive research project.
Our four-year MBiolSci provides an ideal foundation for research careers, with the first three years following the BSc framework and the final year dedicated to a significant lab or field-based research project. You'll collaborate with renowned academics, investigating diverse subjects from genetics to biodiversity and climate science.
Sheffield's biological sciences program offers exceptional flexibility, allowing you to customize your degree to match your interests and professional aspirations. You can explore the entire breadth of biological sciences, ranging from environmental studies and organism biology to biomedicine, biochemistry, genetics, and microbiology.
Starting in your first year, you'll select your preferred study areas, shaping your academic path and building expertise for a dynamic career ahead.
You'll have opportunities to study modules spanning all biological scales - from biotechnology, cellular biology, and genetics to neuroscience, human health, biodiversity, and environmental challenges. Over 50% of our biological sciences students engage with this comprehensive range of disciplines.
Optional placement year, Study abroad