University of Sheffield

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Biology with a Year Abroad (BSc)

University of Sheffield

Faculty:DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND PLANT SCIENCES
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $37,246

Cost per year has been converted from British Pounds (?21,450) to Canadian dollars.

Careers:Biologists

Description:

This course focuses on whole-organism biology. Specialist modules cover animal behaviour, evolutionary biology, ecology, genetics, climate change and molecular biology.

You spend the second year at a major university in the USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia Singapore or Hong Kong, gaining first-hand knowledge of ecosystems and organisms in your chosen region. You don't add a year to your degree to study abroad and you have reduced tuition fees during that year. Returning to Sheffield for your third year, you'll follow a programme of study that builds on your knowledge and skills with a research project and dissertation.


Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •   Biology 
  •   Science 
Applicants are required to have an average of 80% in six grade 12 U, U/C or M courses, including Biology and a science subject. Human Biology is acceptable instead of Biology. Second science from Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Maths, Statistics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Economics or Environmental Science/Studies.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5]
Application Notes : International students need overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on May 29, 2018