The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate taught programmes
Normally you need
If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English.
Qualification | Result required |
IELTS for UKVI* | IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 Listening: minimum level 5.5 Speaking: minimum level 5.5 Reading: minimum level 5.5 Writing: minimum level 5.5 |
TOEFL Internet based (including TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition) | 79 Listening: minimum level 17 Speaking: minimum level 20 Reading: minimum level 18 Writing: minimum level 17 |
Pearson | 52 Listening: minimum level 51 Speaking: minimum level 51 Reading: minimum level 51 Writing: minimum level 51 |
Duolingo | 95-100 |
Password Solo | 6.0 Listening: minimum level 5.5 Speaking: minimum level 5.5 Reading: minimum level 5.5 Writing: minimum level 5.5 |
Cambridge IGCSE English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 and 0522) | Grade C Listening: minimum Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500) Speaking: minimum Grade D (0522) or 2 (0500) Reading: minimum Grade E Writing: minimum Grade E |
Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0510 and 0511) | Grade C Listening: minimum Grade A Speaking: minimum Grade C (0511) or 2 (0510) Reading: minimum Grade D Writing: minimum Grade D |
Cambridge English C1 Advanced (Formerly: Certificate in Advanced English) | Grade C Listening: minimum score 162 Speaking: minimum score 162 Reading: minimum score 162 Writing: minimum score 162 |
City and Guilds International ESOL Diploma | Communicator Level Listening: minimum score 15/30 Speaking: minimum score 6/12 Reading: minimum score 15/30 Writing: minimum score 12/24 |
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | Score 80 |
Michigan Test: Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) | Pass |
IGSE English as a Second Language | Grade C or above |
Completion of Sheffield Hallam University pre-sessional English course | Pass |
Explore the fundamental principles that underpin environmental, industrial and medical microbiology.
Learn how microorganisms cause disease and interact with the immune system and what practical steps can be taken to prevent and treat these conditions.
Consider how bacteria and fungi can be used as tools in a diverse range of industries.
Develop and enhance your laboratory skills from experimental design, through utilisation of pertinent techniques, to interpretation of results.
This course has been designed to respond to the increasing need for highly skilled microbiologists across a range of industries. You'll undertake the critical task of translating basic laboratory medical research into clinical and commercial applications.
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You experience a vibrant, challenging and supportive range of learning activities as you progress through the course. The overall aim of the programme is to give you sound preparation for a career in microbiology.
This course covers subjects such as diagnosis, understanding, treatment, and prognosis of disease, and biotechnology applications such as the production of drugs, environmental bioremediation.
Practical skills are developed throughout the course and you gain experience in molecular microbiology and other related techniques]\. All practical classes are led by academic staff whose research incorporates the latest microbiological and biotechnological techniques.
You learn through
Course dates |
Course length |
Course |
IELTS for UKVI* score required by your degree |
Current IELTS for UKVI* Score |
Fees |
18/05/20-28/08/20
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15 weeks |
Online Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes |
6 |
4.5 |
£4,350 |
6.5 |
5.0 |
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7 |
5.5 |
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08/06/20-28/08/20 |
12 weeks |
Online Pre-sessional English |
6.0 |
5 |
£2,900 |
6.5 |
5.5 |
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7 |
6 |
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13/07/20-28/08/20 |
7 weeks |
Online Pre-sessional English |
6.0 |
5.5 |
£1,550 |
6.5 |
6 |
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7.0 |
6.5 |
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28/09/20–04/12/20 |
10 weeks |
Autumn Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes |
6.0 |
5 (minimum of 4.5 in all skills) |
£3,100 |
6.5 |
5.5 (minimum of 4.5 in all skills) |
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7.0 |
6 (minimum of 4.5 in all skills) |
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02/11/20–04/12/20 |
5 weeks |
Autumn Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes |
6.0 |
5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all skills) |
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6.5 |
6 (minimum of 5.0 in all skills) |
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7.0 |
6.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all skills) |
This course prepares you for a career in
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