Pharmacology and Biotechnology

Key highlights

• Extended research project undertaken alongside real research groups
• Practical work in industry-standard laboratories
• Builds knowledge and skills for careers in pharmacology and biology

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Chevening Scholarships

  Payment of tuition fees.

• Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

  Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

  Up to £5,000

• Online Masters Scholarship

  A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

  Up to 10% of fees

• Postgraduate Research Scholarship

  A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

  Up to 10% of fees

• Postgraduate Study Discounts

  £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

  Up to £2,000

• Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

  £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

  Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

• Pharmacologist
• Research scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Laboratory scientist
• Clinical research associate
• Pharmaceutical scientist

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.