International Year One in Biology
Key Details
- Start date
- 18 September 2023
- Fees
- £18,995
Introduction
Prepare for direct entry to Year 2 of a three-year undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at the University of East Anglia.
Course features:
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Study academic modules that reflect the first year of your chosen degree.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
- Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university.
- Guidance with your university application, ensuring you choose the best degree for you.
Study and Assessment
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Core Modules:
- Biodiversity
- Biological Chemistry for International Students
- Cell Biology and Physiology for International Students
- English and Skills for Biologists
- Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on your successes and meet the requirements for entry to the second year of a degree. Marks from the International Year One programme do not count towards the final degree, but help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Qualifications
English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing and no less than 5.0 in other subskills) or equivalent.
Age requirements:
- 17 years and above.
- All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year.
Academic requirements:
- Satisfactory completion of A-levels to the required standards, or first year of overseas university degree with good grades or equivalent.
Dates, Prices and Scholarships
Term dates:
September 2023 start
(3 Terms)
- Mon 18 September 2023 - Fri 15 December 2023
- Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 22 March 2024
- Mon 8 April 2024 - Fri 14 June 2024
£18,995
Additional course-related fees will apply.
Scholarships:
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.