International Year One in Biosciences

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Prepare for entry to Year 2 of a three-year undergraduate degree in Biosciences at the University of Exeter.

Key Information

The UK's only biosciences pathway taught by Russell Group professors, with all pathway academic modules taught at the University of Exeter alongside first-year students.
Students will learn how information is stored and inherited in living organisms, from DNA structure and gene expression to genome replication, and then prepare and analyze DNA.
The pathway teaches students technical vocabulary and writing structures needed for further studies in biosciences.
Progress to a UK top 20 university for world-leading research in Biological Sciences (Research Excellence Framework 2021, based on 4-star research).
An industrial placement or a study abroad option is available on many progression degrees.

Course Details

International Year One in Biosciences

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Age Requirement

All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August.

Academic Requirements

A-levels (or equivalent) at grades CCD, with a C in Biology and an A-level or equivalent in one other science or maths subject. GCSE grade C/L4 Mathematics (or equivalent) is also required.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

14th September 2026 - 18th June 2027

Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 2nd April 2027
Term 3: 26th April 2027 - 18th June 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 24,950.00

Enrolment fee (compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (compulsory)

£ 270.00 - 365.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory – programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 26,070.00 - 26,165.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.

Core modules

Credit Units

Academic English for Biosciences

30 Credit Units

Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists

15 Credit Units

Genetics

15 Credit Units

Microbiology

15 Credit Units

Elective modules

15 Credit Units

15 Credit Units

15 Credit Units

15 Credit Units

15 Credit Units

Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds

15 Credit Units

Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

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International Year One in Biosciences

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

International Year One in Biosciences

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2026/27

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Units

Elective modules

Progression

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