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How to apply for biology at the University of Sheffield: BSc (3 years) and MBiolSci (4 years) in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Zoology, BSc at AAB (Biology or Chemistry plus a second science) and MBiolSci at AAA, gaokao accepted – how UK, international (including Chinese) and transfer applicants are admitted and what you need to have studied
Sheffield’s School of Biosciences offers Biological Sciences (C100/C109), Biochemistry (C700/C709) and Zoology (C300/C309) as three-year BSc and four-year MBiolSci degrees, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The BSc asks for A-level AAB including Biology (Chemistry for Biochemistry) and a second science; the MBiolSci asks for AAA; T Level is not accepted. International students need IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component; the China page says the gaokao is accepted for direct entry, with 70% of total marks for the AAB band and 75% for the AAA band. Fees for 2027/28 are between £27,650 and £34,670 a year for overseas students and £10,050 for Home students. The international scholarship page is written for 2026 entry. Biomedical Science is not covered here.
How to apply for chemistry at the University of Sheffield: BSc (3 years) and MChem (4 years) in Chemistry and in Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry, all Royal Society of Chemistry accredited, standard A-level offer AAB including Chemistry, gaokao accepted – how UK, international (including Chinese) and transfer applicants are admitted and what you need to have studied
Sheffield’s School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences offers Chemistry (F100 BSc, F105 MChem) and Chemistry with Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (F112 BSc, C720 MChem), all accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. All four ask for A-level AAB including Chemistry, or IB 34 with 5 in HL Chemistry, and GCSE Maths 6/B. International students need IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each component; the China page says the gaokao is accepted for direct entry, with 70% of total marks for the AAB band. Fees for 2027/28 are between £27,650 and £34,670 a year for overseas students and £10,050 for Home students. The international scholarship page is written for 2026 entry. Year 2 transfer is considered, but some schools accept none; Chemistry’s position is not published.
How to Apply to Biology at the University of St Andrews: Four-Year Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience and Zoology BSc Degrees, Five-Year MBiol, Standard Entry of A Level AAB or IB 36 for International Applicants, and Admissions and Prerequisites for UK, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
The School of Biology at St Andrews offers four-year BSc degrees including Biology (C100), Biochemistry (C700), Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Zoology and Marine Biology, plus five-year MBiol and MBiochem integrated masters; Neuroscience BSc (B140) is run jointly with the School of Psychology and Neuroscience. Standard entry is A Level AAB including Biology and a further science or IB 36 (HL 6,6,5); the overseas fee on the course pages is £34,910 and the UCAS equal consideration deadline is 13 January 2027.
How to Apply to Biology-Related Degrees at the University of Sussex: Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Zoology, Ecology and Conservation, Neuroscience and Biomedical Science as 3-Year BSc or 4-Year MSci Applied for by UCAS Code, Typical BSc Offer ABB–BBB, Plus a Life Sciences Foundation Year, With Requirements for UK, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
Biology-related degrees at Sussex are taught in the School of Life Sciences: Biology C100, Biochemistry C700, Genetics C400, Zoology C300, Ecology and Conservation CD94, Neuroscience B140 and Biomedical Science C702 are 3-year BSc degrees with a typical offer of ABB–BBB; most also have a 4-year MSci (AAB–ABB), and there is a Life Sciences foundation year C701 (CDD–DDD). IB is 32 points (34 for MSci). International tuition is £28,100 a year and IELTS is 6.0 with 5.5 in each component. Applicants from China can use the Gaokao (the website normally asks for an overall average of 75%) or an International Foundation Year.
How to Apply to Biology at the University of York (UK): Biology, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry and Neuroscience as Three-Year BSc or Four-Year Integrated Masters, Royal Society of Biology Accredited or Interim Accredited, Mostly Biology Plus a Second Science, and Entry Routes and Prerequisites for Home, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
The Department of Biology at the University of York (UK) offers three-year BSc degrees in Biology (C100), Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Cell Biology, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Neuroscience and Biochemistry (C700), plus four-year integrated Masters such as Biology MBiol (C105), all available with a year in industry or abroad. The BSc typically asks for AAB including Biology and a second science, and the integrated Masters AAA. The department says it does not interview applicants. International tuition is £33,500 a year and IELTS is 6.5 with 6.0 in each component. The main UCAS deadline is 13 January 2027. This guide covers entry for home, international, Chinese and transfer applicants, fees and the timeline.
How to Apply to Chemistry at the University of St Andrews: Four-Year Chemistry BSc and Five-Year MChem, Standard Entry of A Level AAA Including Chemistry or IB 38 for International Applicants, and Admissions and Prerequisites for UK, International (Including Chinese) and Transfer Applicants
The School of Chemistry at St Andrews offers a four-year Chemistry BSc (F100), a five-year MChem (F101, with an external placement option F102) and routes in medicinal chemistry, chemical sciences and materials chemistry. Standard entry is A Level AAA with an A in Chemistry or IB 38 (HL 6,6,6); Minimum entry is ABB or IB 36. The overseas fee on the course pages is £34,910 a year, and the UCAS equal consideration deadline is 13 January 2027.
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