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

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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

Class size

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

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

£ 23,600.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 250.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 260.00 - 355.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 500.00

Approximate cost

£ 24,610.00 - 24,705.00

Prices shown here reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

Please note these prices don't include accommodation. Visit your centre’s accommodation page to know more about your housing options.