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Natural Sciences

  • Master of Science (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 21 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
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Course summary

  • A true Natural Sciences programme specially designed to let you work across all the sciences without pathways or boundaries

  • Study at the frontiers of knowledge and take an active part in research - many of our students are publishing their work as early as year 2

  • Be part of a close community of highly skilled and recognised scientists

  • Contribute to our understanding of critical global issues, such as climate change, ageing society, food security and urbanisation

  • Encourages you to follow your interests and develop your own ideas as an independent scientist and researcher

  • To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

Course Modules

For a full list of modules please visit our course page.

Assessment method

Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

Study options

  • Master of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
FGC0
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
FGC0
Institution code:
E84
Campus name:
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

Excluding General Studies.
Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required.

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

Scottish Higher
AAAAB

Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required.

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30 Merit: 15

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade. To include 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in Maths and 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Scottish Advanced Higher
AAB

Grade A in Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 36

Applicants will be considered with IB 36 OR 666 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL 6 in Mathematics and HL 6 in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Applicants with Mathematics SL7 plus HL6 in two from Physics, Chemistry or Biology will also be considered.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Applicants studying the BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Certificate, in Applied Human Biology will be considered without a GCE A-Level in either Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. GCE A-Level Mathematics is still required.

Applicants taking the BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, or Extended Certificate in Applied Science will be considered dependent on modules taken. GCE A-Level Maths is still required. Applications will be referred to the Admissions tutor for consideration.

English language requirements

GCSE English Language with a minimum pass of Grade C or 4.http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/applications/entry/#english-language

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

This tool provides a broad indication on entry information. When considering applicants at Exeter there are additional specific individual considerations taken into account. This includes eligibility for contextual offers, extenuating circumstances, whether applicants fall within UK or international targets, or whether they’ve applied for a capped programme or group. Please also make sure to check for specific subject requirements on our website www.exeter.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

Learn more on the University of Exeter website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Scholarships and bursaries 2

We understand the financial pressures that undergraduate students can face when arriving at university for the first time and that is why we offer bursaries to complement government loans for low household income families, scholarships for exceptional students, sportspeople and those meeting other criteria as well as expert funding advice and guidance.  For more information, please visit our course page.

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