Entry requirements
48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline. Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE) and Access courses will also be considered. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience will be considered.
48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level in a relevant discipline.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPPHealthcare, health studies, health science, or other healthcare related subject.
Pass the Access to HE Diploma.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPHealthcare, health studies, health science, or other healthcare related subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
DHealthcare, health studies, health science, or other healthcare related subject.
48 tariff points to include a minimum of 1 Advanced Higher in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48 UCAS tariff points to include 1 Higher Level in a relevant subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
48 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48 Tariff points.
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48 Tariff points.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 34.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015).
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015).
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. |
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| PTE Academic | 62 | An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill. |
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| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
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| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components. |
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Contextual admissions
University of Portsmouth offers are based on a holistic assessment of students' potential including exam results, work experience and personal circumstances. The University aims to foster social mobility and equality of opportunity, particularly for those facing social challenges.
For creative subjects, portfolios and interviews allow applicants to showcase their talent and passion. We recognise locality, personal circumstances and creativity which could lead to a reduced or unconditional offer.
Learn more on the University of Portsmouth website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
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