We believe that fair access to higher education is a fundamental enabler for social mobility and are committed to delivering this through our education. We aim to widen participation and raise attainment - bridging gaps in retention, progression and success - to ensure our students enjoy the best possible outcome.
Our BSc Natural Sciences with Foundation Year has been designed explicitly for this purpose, to support UK students from Widening Participation backgrounds wishing to study Natural Sciences:
- It covers the core mathematics required to successfully c...
We believe that fair access to higher education is a fundamental enabler for social mobility and are committed to delivering this through our education. We aim to widen participation and raise attainment - bridging gaps in retention, progression and success - to ensure our students enjoy the best possible outcome.<br/><br/>Our BSc Natural Sciences with Foundation Year has been designed explicitly for this purpose, to support UK students from Widening Participation backgrounds wishing to study Natural Sciences:<br/><br/><br/>- It covers the core mathematics required to successfully complete the Natural Sciences degree programme at Exeter<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll be learning in a friendly and structured environment and will be supported academically and personally as you prepare to study the Natural Sciences undergraduate degree<br/><br/><br/>- Provided you achieve the specific progression criteria, you will progress into Year 1 of our BSc in Natural Sciences programme which has a Foundation Year<br/><br/><br/>- Depending upon the qualifications you’ve gained prior to beginning the Foundation programme it may be possible to transfer to an undergraduate programme in - Mathematics, Engineering or Physics which have a foundation year and provided you meet the entry requirements for that programme.<br/><br/><br/>- International students looking for a foundation course, please visit our INTO page.<br/><br/><br/>- To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page. <br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
University of Exeter - Exeter campuses
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CGF1
Institution Code
E84
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherB,B,B,B,C Grade B in Mathematics and Grade B in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required Access to HE DiplomaD:19,M:26 Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 19 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 26 L3 credits at Merit Grade. To include 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in Maths and 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology. Please also see our GCSE requirements. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 Applicants will be considered with IB 28 OR 554 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have HL 5 in Mathematics and HL 5 in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without a GCE AL maths and science subjects - Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Science, Forensic and Criminal Investigation. Scottish Advanced HigherB,B,C Grade B in Mathematics and Grade B in either Physics, Chemistry or Biology required A levelB,B,C To include grade B in Mathematics and grade B in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Excluding General Studies |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £30,900 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |