This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Biomedical, Life & Environmental Sciences at The University Of Exeter. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes, including BSc Biochemistry. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Exeter
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Exeter
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 18th
Satisfaction: 83.2%
World: 177th
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Start Dates
Jan, Mar, Sep
2 - 3 Terms
Next start date: Sep 2024
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Course Fees
From £16,145
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
INTO University of Exeter
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Exeter after only one year.
- The University of Exeter is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
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A top ranking UK University and a world class institution for teaching and research.
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A member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
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Safe and picturesque university campus located next to some of the most stunning coastal and moorland scenery in Britain.
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About This Course
The International Foundation (Biomedical, Life & Environmental Sciences) is a comprehensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language. It is specially designed for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree at The University Of Exeter, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the first year of selected bachelor's degrees at The University Of Exeter.
Study Options
- Two Terms
2 terms starting Mar - Three Terms
3 terms starting Jan, Sep
Entry Requirements
Academic |
Completion of high school with very good grades. For students who studied the UK curriculum: 5 IGCSE AB grades (subject to approval by the Head of Centre), AS Level (DDE) or A Level (DDD). Alternatively, IB 20 points. Native language and religion excluded.
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English |
Two Terms
English level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (5.5+ in all skills).
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Three Terms
English level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (5.0+ in writing and 4.5+ in all other skills). For some engineering degrees*, alternative English qualifications may also be considered (e.g. GCSE English). *Civil Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Engineering and Management, Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
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Minimum Age |
Minimum age 16 years old at the start of the course. Note: you must be 17 years old to progress to a degree programme at Exeter University.
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Start Dates And Progression
Study Plan: Two Terms
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End Date |
Progression |
Mar 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Study Plan: Three Terms
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Sep 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Jan 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Exeter.
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BA Environmental Humanities
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BSc / MSci Animal Behaviour
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BSc / MSci Conservation Biology & Ecology
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BSc / MSci Evolutionary Biology
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BSc Archaeological Science
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BSc Biochemistry
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BSc Biological & Medicinal Chemistry
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BSc Biological Sciences
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BSc Business & Environment
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BSc Environmental Geoscience
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BSc Geography & Applied Geographical Information Systems (Gis)
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BSc Geography & Geology
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BSc Human Biosciences
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BSc Human Sciences
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BSc Marine Science
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BSc Medical Imaging (Diagnostic Radiography)
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BSc Medical Sciences
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BSc Neuroscience
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BSc Nutrition
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BSc Psychology
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BSc Psychology with Sport & Exercise Science
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BSc Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences
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BSc Sustainable Energy Futures
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BSc\MSci Environmental Science
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BSc\MSci Exercise & Sport Sciences
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BSc\MSci Marine Biology
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BSc\MSci Natural Sciences
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BSc\MSci Zoology
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MSci Applied Psychology (Clinical)
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MSci Nursing
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