International Year One in Biosciences
University of Exeter International Study Centre
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.
Age Requirement
16
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 equivalentAcademic 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.
Core modules
Credit Units
Elective modules
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option availableAfter successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.
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