The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences research is based around nine themes of activity:
Healthcare and Medicine
University Rank:#155
Duration1 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 38,461 / year(s)
Next IntakeSeptember 18, 2026
Healthcare and Medicine
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | AAA - AAB
A*AA - AAA (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement) |
B in a humanities or social science subject*
A in a humanities or social science subject* (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement) |
| IB | 36/666 - 34/665
38/766 - 36/666 (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement) |
HL5 in a humanities or social science subject*
HL6 in a humanities or social science subject* (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement) |
| BTEC | DDD
D*DD-DDD (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement) |
Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve A-level grade B in a humanities or social science subject*
Applicants studying a BTEC Extended Diploma are also required to achieve A-level grade A in a humanities or social science subject* (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement) |
| GCSE | C or 4 | English Language |
| Access to HE | 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement) |
To include at least 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable Humanities or Social Science subject area* To include at least 15 L3 credits at Distinction Grade in an acceptable Humanities or Social Science subject area* (with Study Abroad/Professional Placement) |
| T-Level | T-Levels not accepted | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: ABB - BBB Prof. Placement/Study Abroad: | Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements | International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
*Accepted humanities/social science subjects include: Ancient History/History; Business/Business Studies; Economics; English; Environmental Science; Geography; Government and Politics; Law; Media Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious Studies; Sociology.
English Program Requirements
Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section
Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.
Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills
Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading
Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score
Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section
Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section
Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore
Career
Careers
This course opens doors to a wide array of exciting career opportunities. As the UK's first academically certified programme in the psychedelics field, the course will equip you with the knowledge and skillset to help you stand out from the crowd in this rapidly growing sector.
The PGCert will be beneficial to aspiring psychedelic-assisted psychotherapists, practitioners wishing to upskill, or individuals with an interest in psychedelic research who are looking to continue their studies.
Career support
At the University of Exeter, we have an excellent reputation among recruiters and our students compete very successfully in the job market. The dedicated Career Zone offers careers training, events, advice and mentoring to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed in finding employment in your chosen field. Studying with us not only advances your knowledge but also empowers you for a successful future.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
38,461 / year(s)
Healthcare and Medicine
The University of Exeter
United Kingdom, Exeter