International Year One in Life Sciences

For entry to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).

All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

Common modules taken by all students:
> English for Academic Purposes
> Biochemistry of Macromolecules
> General and Organic Chemistry
> Genetics and Evolution
> Microbiology
> Molecular Cell Biology
> Quantitative Methods for Life Sciences
> Transferable Skills in Life Sciences

You will also take 1 of the following modules that fits your degree and career goals† : > Anatomy and Physiology > Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Extra support: for courses of over 2 terms, you will take additional modules from a selection of Enhancement and Extended English and Skills options (depending mainly on your IELTS score) before the modules to the left.