MSci Biological Sciences at University of Exeter

Programme overview

Tailor your programme to your interests, potentially culminating in a named specialism. These include Animal Biology, Microbiology and Infectious Disease, and Molecular and Cellular Biology Optional residential field courses in the UK and abroad The opportunity to apply your skills in practical settings throughout your studies provides a variety of employment and further study opportunities after you graduate

Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (integrated masters) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The four-year MSci Biological Sciences programme mirrors the BSc Biological Sciences programme during the first three years, but also includes an additional fourth year to undertake a research project. This flexible degree programme gives you the option to design either a broad-based biology degree or a more focused degree specialising in areas of biology which interest you. There is the opportunity to follow one of three specialisms – animal biology, microbiology and infectious disease or molecular and cellular biology – and graduate with your chosen specialism named in your degree title, e.g. MSci Biological Sciences (Animal Biology).

Career pathways

Many of our graduates are employed in discipline relevant roles in the UK and overseas including laboratory-based positions, conservation management, ecology, teaching and nursing. Others use the skills gained on their course to enter widely different career paths in law, business or management. Below are a few examples of initial jobs undertaken by graduates from our Biosciences undergraduate programmes*.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS code C103. Typical offer: A-Level: AAA; IB: 36/666; BTEC: DDD A-Level: AAA (A in Biology and A in another science subject*). IB: 36/666 (HL 6 in Biology and HL 6 in another science subject). BTEC: DDD (Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve A-levels at grade A in Biology and A in another science subject). GCSE: C or 4 (B or 5; Grade C or 4 in English Language and in Double Award Science or Chemistry; And Grade B or 5 in Mathematics). Access to HE: 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. (To include at least 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Biology subject area and 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in another Science subject area.). T-Level: T-Levels not accepted. English language: Profile B2 (international applicants)

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fees for 2027 entry UK students: £10,050 per year International students: £32,150 per year Fieldwork Please note, some optional/alternative field courses may incur additional costs. When participating in these optional field courses, you will be e Source

International applicants: GBP 32,150 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate-degrees/apply/

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