Top 10 Reasons to Study Here

1. Top-rated Research and Teaching:

• 3rd in the UK Research Assessment Exercise for Biological Sciences
• 3rd in the Times Good University Guide 2011; 3rd average over 10 years
• 4th in the Independent Complete University Guide
• 6th in the Guardian University Guide

2.  The Masters in Biological Science (MBiolSci): 4 year degree featuring 1:1 interaction with world leading research staff to develop career skills appropriate for professional research or policy, government etc. where understanding research is critical.

• Flexibility to change back to BSc if you choose to do so
• Exceptional MBiolSci student performance: ~50% graduate with 1st class degree.

3. No Risk, Double Offer for the MBiolSci: If you make Sheffield your firm choice, we guarantee acceptance onto the BSc equivalent should you not make AAA, and still make AAB. You need not do anything about this as we take care of the course change at confirmation time. 

4.  In the 2011 National Student Survey we rank 4th overall with very good feedback on teaching and 98% student satisfaction.

5.  Exceptionally well qualified students: >40% enter with AAA or more; our mean tariff points score is 450 (2010).

6.  Excellent student support via tutorials offering small group learning and personal development. Drop-out rate consistently less than 3%.

7.  Excellent Prospects: over 80% employed or in further post-graduate study.

8.  A staff of world-leading research scientists at the forefront of Biology with expertise ranging from genomes and micro-organisms to behaviour, disease and global change. We provide opportunities for students to work in 1:1 partnership with us in ongoing research – both in laboratory and field studies.

9.  A friendly, caring department in which students are academically challenged but properly supported.

10.  Excellent facilities at the University and in the city of Sheffield with high quality, value for money living - the Royal Bank of Scotland ranks us as one of the most affordable cities in the UK.