International Year One in Biosciences

Program Overview

This preparatory pathway, taught by Russell Group professors, prepares students for Year 2 of a Biosciences degree at the University of Exeter. Students can expect a 75% overlap with first-year university modules, enhancing their competitiveness for entry into a top-ranked Biosciences degree program.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objective: Prepare students for entry to Year 2 of a three-year undergraduate degree in Biosciences at the University of Exeter.
• Description: This pathway is taught by Russell Group professors, with 75% of modules taught at the University of Exeter alongside first-year students.
The pathway also focuses on developing technical vocabulary and writing skills necessary for further biosciences studies.
• Progression: Students progress to a world top 125 for Biosciences (QS World Rankings by Subject 2022).
• Placement/Study Abroad: An industrial placement or a study abroad option is available on many progression degrees.
• Employment Outcomes: 92% of bioscience degree graduates are in employment or further study (15 months after graduation, HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/2020).

Outline:

• Structure: The program is delivered over 3 terms.
• Course Schedule:
• Start Date: 16 September 2024
• End Date: 20 June 2025
• Modules:
• Core Modules:
• Academic English for Biosciences (30 Credit Units)
• Genetics (15 Credit Units)
• Microbiology (15 Credit Units)
• Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists (15 Credit Units)
• Specialist Modules:
• Biochemistry (15 Credit Units)
• Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds (15 Credit Units)
• Ecology (15 Credit Units)
• Cells (15 Credit Units)
• Animals (15 Credit Units)
• Plants (15 Credit Units)

Other:

• Unique Feature: The UK's only biosciences pathway taught by Russell Group professors.
• iCAS Program: Students with a higher English language level may qualify for the iCAS program, which combines the pathway and degree in a single study plan.

Tuition fee: £ 22,995.00 Accommodation: £ 2,244.00 - 11,328.00 Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £ 250.00 Textbooks (Compulsory): £ 55.00 - 385.00 Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent): £ 500.00 Airport pick-up (Optional): £ 48.00 - 372.00 Social programme (Optional): £ 50.00 CAS charges (Compulsory-Course dependent): £ 25.00 Approximate cost: £ 26,167.00 - 35,905.00