International Year One in Biosciences

Overview

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.

Key information

  • Learn how information is stored and inherited in living organisms, from DNA structure and gene expression to genome replication, then prepare and analyse DNA.
  • Become familiar with experimental design, data handling, basic statistical analysis and simple programming concepts.
  • Receive training in basic laboratory skills and safety issues.
  • Learn about the microbial world through lectures and practicals, focusing on evolution, information flow, metabolic pathways, structure and function, and the impact of micro-organisms.
  • Become familiar with technical vocabulary and writing structures needed for further studies in Biosciences.

Entry requirements

Age requirement
16
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 entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent

Dates & Fees

September 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 19 September 2022 - Fri 23 June 2023
£21,685

Modules

Compulsory Modules
Academic English for Biosciences
30 Credits
Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists
15 Credits
Genetics
15 Credits
Microbiology
15 Credits
Specialist Modules
Animals
15 Credits
Biochemistry
15 Credits
Cells
15 Credits
Ecology
15 Credits
Plants
15 Credits
Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds
15 Credits

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
Animal Behaviour-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)
Biochemistry-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in both BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists) and BIO1345 (Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds I)
Biological Sciences-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)
Conservation Biology and Ecology-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)
Evolutionary Biology-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)
Zoology-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)

Entry requirements

Age requirement
16
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 entry requirements
3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent

Dates & Fees

September 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 18 September 2023 - Fri 21 June 2024

Progression

P
 =  Placement option available
A
 =  Study abroad option available
Degree
Final level
English level
Additional requirements
Animal Behaviour-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)
Biochemistry-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in both BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists) and BIO1345 (Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds I)
Biological Sciences-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)
Conservation Biology and Ecology-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)
Evolutionary Biology-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)
Zoology-BSc (Hons)
P
A
50%
65%
Must achieve at least 40% in BIO1333 (Fundamental Principles for Bioscientists)