Preparing students for direct entry to Year 2 of a three-year undergraduate degree in Biosciences at the University of Exeter.
On campus study
This program is available to study on campus only.
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
Maximum class size for English language teaching 17
Certificate of Higher Education (FHEQ Level 4) from the University of Exeter.
Start Dates | September |
Program length | 3 Terms |
16
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.
3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent
September 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 19 September 2022 - Fri 16 December 2022
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 7 April 2023
Mon 1 May 2023 - Fri 9 June 2023
A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.
Term 1 modules
Credit value
Academic English for Biosciences
30 Credits
Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists
15 Credits
Genetics
15 Credits
Microbiology
15 Credits
Term 1 specialist modules
Credit value
Animals
15 Credits
Biochemistry
15 Credits
Cells
15 Credits
Ecology
15 Credits
Plants
15 Credits
Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds
15 Credits
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Animal Behaviour-BSc (Hons)
50%
65%
Biochemistry-BSc (Hons)
50%
65%
Biological Sciences-BSc (Hons)
50%
65%
Conservation Biology and Ecology-BSc (Hons)
50%
65%
Evolutionary Biology-BSc (Hons)
50%
65%
Zoology-BSc (Hons)
50%
65%