Bachelor in BSc Honours Biology with Foundation Year

At Sheffield Hallam University, the tuition fee is 18,000 GBP per year.

Train in state-of-the-art laboratories and an award-winning tissue cultures suite as part of a curriculum designed to blend theoretical rigor with industrial application. This BSc (Honours) Biology with Foundation Year programme is built for students who need a preparatory year to master the core scientific principles of biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology before progressing to full degree-level study. By working alongside active researchers and industry professionals, you will gain the practical skills necessary to tackle real-world challenges, such as ecological recovery and sustainable manufacturing.

Applied Professional Development

A distinctive feature of this course is the optional placement year, which allows you to gain invaluable experience at organizations like Kew Gardens or the John Innes Institute. You will graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma, backed by a curriculum accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, ensuring your education meets the highest professional standards in the field.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.