Biosciences, Ecology, Conservation, Zoology and Marine Biology (Streatham, Exeter & Penryn, Cornwall campuses)
Biology is the study of life; from the microscopic bacteria on our skin to the enormous blue whales inhabiting the oceans. As biologists, we ask questions about living organisms and how they interact with their environment; we try to understand the weird and wonderful things that we observe, and why these vary among different individuals and species.
This strand will cover a wide range of specialisms within the biological science, providing a deeper understanding of what it would be like to study this subject at university through both field and lab work. This strand takes place across the Penryn campus, in Penryn, Cornwall, and our campuses in Exeter, Devon.
| Day | Date | Time | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday | 21st January 2026 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Penryn campus, Cornwall |
| 2 | Tuesday | 10th February 2026 | 12:00 - 16:00 | Streatham campus, Exeter |
| 3 | TBC | w/c 2nd March 2026 | 11:00 - 15:00 | Penryn campus, Cornwall |
| 4 | Tuesday | 31st March 2026 | TBC | Streatham campus, Exeter |
| 5 | Tuesday | 28th April 2026 | 12:00 - 16:00 | Penryn campus, Cornwall |
| 6 | Tuesday | 12th May 2026 | 12:00 -16:00 | Streatham campus, Exeter |
Activity locations
All subject activity sessions will take place on the University of Exeter, Streatham campus, and St Luke's campus.
Session One: Introductory Session in Penryn
Session Two: Campus Overview and Lab Tour in Streatham
Session Three: Evolution Practical Lab Session in Penryn
Session Four: DNA Extraction Lab Session in Streatham
Session Five: Zebrafish Lab Session in Streatham
Session Six: Experimental Design in Penryn
Students must have achieved Grade C or 4 in English Language as well as grade B or 5 in Mathematics at GCSE level.
In order to be considered for this subject activity strand, students should also be studying at least one science* subject in their further education.
*Accepted science subjects: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Economics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences (Double Award only), Marine Science; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Sport Science; Statistics.
In order to pass the programme, you must attend a minimum of 5 out of 6 subject activity sessions, as well as the Exeter Scholars Student Conference.
