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APS degree courses - entry requirements for 2013

Our BSc entry requirements for 2012 are AAB at A-level or equivalent. We require Biology and a Second Science from Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Geography, Economics.

Our MBiolSci four year courses require AAA at A-level or equivalent, again including Biology and a Second Science.

We do accept General Studies or Critical Thinking as a 3rd A-level. We do not accept Physical Education or Sports Studies as Sciences.

Each course titles below links to an in-depth description of the course. Where we offer it, the description provides information on the 3-year BSc and the 4-year MBiolSci degree options.

If you are not studying A-levels, please contact us that we can advise you whether your qualification is appropriate, and what grades are required.

Courses taught in APS	UCAS Codes	A-Level grades
	(BSc / MBiolSci)	BSc	MBiolSci
Biology	C100/C109	AAB	AAA
Biology with a Year Abroad*	C101/C10C	AAA (+interview)	AAA (+interview)
Biology with a Modern Language*	C1R9	AAB (+interview)	-
Zoology	C300/C309	AAB	AAA
Ecology & Conservation Biology	C180/C189	AAB	AAA
Plant Sciences	C200/C209	AAB	AAA
Courses taught with other Departments	(BSc / MEnvSci)	BSc	MEnvSci
Environmental Science	F900/F902	ABB	AAB

Degrees with Employment Experience
A year in employment is available as a post arrival option on the Biology, Zoology, Ecology & Conservation and Plant Sciences degree courses. More information about this option can be found on our degrees with employment experience page.

* These courses contain a year away from Sheffield. Biology with a Modern Language is a 4 year degree with year 3 abroad. The BSc Biology with a Year Abroad course is a 3 year course with year 2 abroad. The MBiolSci Biology with a Year Abroad course is a 4 year course with year 2 abroad. NOTE: fees for the year spent abroad are less than standard fees: see the second bullet point in this information of the University FAQ about fees.