MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences
at Exeter University, Exeter

3.9 /5

(30 Reviews)

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MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences
at
Exeter University
Overview

The University of Exeter offers a really good MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences program at the Advanced Masters level, which lasts for 3 years. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The University of Exeter tuition fee for the first year of the MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences is Pound 23,800 (INR 3,077,340). Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

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Duration	3 years
Tuition & Fees	₹30.10 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	Advanced Masters Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences

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MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences
at
Exeter University
Fees

Students are required to pay the first-year tuition fee as per the University of Exeter MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences fee structure. In addition to tuition costs students should budget for

housing
food
other utilities

The overall cost may vary depending on additional charges imposed by University of Exeter. Students have to pay a total first-year tuition fee of Pound 23,800 (INR 3,077,340) for University of Exeter. Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakdown of the University of Exeter MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 30,10,409

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 126.48777 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 30ᵗʰ June 2026

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MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences
at
Exeter University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants should have a First Class or Upper Second Class degree in biology or a related subject (or equivalent qualifications from other countries)

TOEFL

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PTE

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
no less than 6.0 in any section

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Duolingo

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MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences
at
Exeter University
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#11	UK University The Complete University Guide, 2027
#16	University The Guardian, 2027
#23	UK Ranking QS, 2026

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MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences
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Exeter University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of Exeter
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

53% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Easy going

Multi-dimensional

Internships3.3

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.3

Quality of faculty4.1

Student Life4.6

Value for money3.6

Public transportation4.1

Safety4.9

Indian Food3.7

Permanent Immigration3.3

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MSc Business and Management - Batch of 2023

4.5

Value for money; the university offered an outstanding overall experience.

Tips: Transition was smooth, cultural shift was mild. British people are polite and reserved. I enjoyed the independence and the work-life balance. The biggest change was adapting to the food and weather initially. I secured a Global Excellence Scholarship which was a merit-based scholarship. You have to write an SOP for your course for this. I was very satisfied with my overall experience.

Likes (Value for money): Value for money because the University offered an outstanding overall experience. The faculty was excellent, the campus was very beautiful and the city of Exeter made student life truly amazing. The quality of education, practical exposure and personal growth I received made the entire investment worth it.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I could not find sponsorship in my preferred domain of management consulting. After completing my master's and working on operations for 2 years, I decided to return to India. If I had to try, the chances are low due to the high salary threshold.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1500

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 40475

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026Read more

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MSc Business and Management - Batch of 2025

3.5

It's good, but your hard work makes it even better.

Tips: I mean, you will have the calm surroundings in the beginning, but after you get used to it, you will start loving. I got the usual one, 3,000 GBP, because I was late for my application. The course is very fast paced, you won't learn much, frankly. You have to do all the things like learning by yourself no one will spoon-feed you.

Likes (Student Life): It mainly consists of lectures, and you have to walk a lot, then the assignments, and group work. I like the campus a lot. All sorts of events, from encouraging your culinary skills to the job hunt, are arranged. It depends on your course.

Dislikes (Value for money): I think if you apply early like in Feb or May, you could get a good scholarship, like 10,000 GBP then it is worth, otherwise, you should take any good course in India. Because the end goal is to get a job, and getting a job is a job in itself. So learn from India and apply it there.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 200

Prepping time for classes42 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026Read more

Kavya Upadhyay Verified Icon

MSc in Management - Batch of 2025

4.0

Great learning Environment with strong academic support.

Tips: The University of Exeter is supportive and academically strong, with an independent study style. My transition was smooth with some cultural shift. I received a 40% tuition scholarship and I am very satisfied with the university and my course. Great professors and strong module structure.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1050

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 28775

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025Read more

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MSc in Data Science with Artificial Intelligence - Batch of 2024

3.7

Nice experience but not worth the money invested in.

Tips: From university, I applied for the scholarship. Generally, you would get around 5000 -10000 pounds of scholarship from the university. Even though you struggle with money sometimes, university helps you. They give hardship funds for students who are really struggling to cover normal expenses. If you are taking a 40 Lacs loan. It's not worth it at all; you will learn better on YouTube. Learning in the UK is all about self-study.

Likes (Safety): Exeter is one of the safest cities in the UK. If you are staying in the campus apartments or even in private apartments you will have university police. Even if you call them at any time, they will come to help you and try to solve your problem. I have done night shifts as well in part-time, I never felt any danger. Exeter is one of the safest places in the UK.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Lots of people are coming here by taking a loan of around 40 Lacs. The syllabus and study are not worth that. You can learn better on YouTube. Recently the UK government has reduced postgraduate visas from 24 months to 18 months as well they have increased the salary range to 43000 for sponsored visas. Fortunately I got the job but 90 per cent of people from my batch didn't get the jobs and they are still doing part time because they have a big loan to pay. If you are coming without loan, it's worth it to explore a new life and a new side but if you are taking a 40 Lacs loan just for study and considering the job market in the UK, it is not worth it at all. Start your own business in India within 40 Lacs that will have more Roi.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1425

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 33525

Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025Read more

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MSc in Engineering Business Management - Batch of 2026

3.4

University is good and staff is experienced and very helpful.

Tips: This university is good if you are coming from any other country, as the city is friendly and you feel a lot safe and happy. The only drawback is that the social life sucks, and you can feel the difference as you can get shocked by the various culture that goes around Exeter.

Likes (Safety): The security and nature of people in Exeter are very nice. All of them are friendly and always help if they think you are in trouble, and they are very kind, so it's a lot safe in Exeter, also, at night, you don't feel threatened, only if you encounter a drunk Brit on the weekend, who will always say something or the other way around.

Dislikes (Value for money): There are many other universities that are far better than Exeter and have so much more value, like Leicester and other universities. The only positive is that it comes under the Russel group and it's quite peaceful. But the city is dead, no social life, no fun at all.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 2000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 30 Sep 2025Read more

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MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences
at
Exeter University
Highlights

MPhil/Phd in Biological Sciences is offered by COLLEGE OF LIFE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES under University of Exeter, UK.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 3 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.