BBB with at least one science subject.
ACCEPTABLE SCIENCE SUBJECTS ARE: Applied ICT; Biology (and Human Biology); Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; ICT; Life and Health Sciences; Mathematics; Psychology; Physics; Statistics.
For applicants studying A levels with English exam boards: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology, Geology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDDBTEC Nationals are considered in addition to 5 GCSEs grades A* – C, which must include English Language, Maths and a Science. Where numerical grading has been introduced, English Language, Maths and a Science will be required at Grade 5 or above. Please note that Science dual award is acceptable but Core Science and Applied GCSEs will not be considered.
BTEC National Extended Certificate
We will accept one subject at a minimum of Distinction. This must be accompanied by two A2 subjects at Grade B, of which one subject should include Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Maths or Chemistry. Three separate subjects must be taken between the two qualifications.
BTEC National Diploma
We will accept Health and Social Care or Applied Science/ Medical Science graded at DD. This must be accompanied by one A2 subject at grade B. In total, between the two qualifications, two separate subjects must be taken.
BTEC National Extended Diploma
We will accept Health and Social Care or Applied Science/Medical Science at DDD.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits
M: 15 credits45 credits at Level 3 (all should be new learning, ie. GCSE awards cannot be APL’d against the Diploma). 30 credits passed at distinction (which must include a minimum of 15 credits in modules relating to Biology, Maths and Physics). The remaining 15 credits must be passed at merit or higher. 2 GCSEs in English Language and Maths at grade 4/C. We will also accept Functional Skills in Maths at a pass.
A minimum of grades ABBBB in Higher level plus BB at Advanced Higher level from a combination of Higher levels and advanced Higher levels with at least one Advanced Higher level Science subject. Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers.
Accepted in addition to five national 5’s graded upper A –C, which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
BBA minimum of grades ABBBB in Higher level plus BB at Advanced Higher level from a combination of Higher levels and advanced Higher levels with at least one Advanced Higher level Science subject. Consideration will only be given to Advanced Highers in different subjects to those of Highers.
Accepted in addition to five national 5’s graded upper A –C, which must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points30 points overall with no score less than 4 to include a science subject.at Higher Level or pass the IB Diploma plus 5,5,5 in 3 HL subjects to include a science subject at Higher Level.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
BB in the Welsh Baccalaureate, plus BB at A level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H32 subjects at H2 or above to include a science subject (Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry) and 4 subjects at H3 or above to include a further science subject and/or Maths.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grades A* - C which must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Where numerical grading is introduced these subject me be offered at a minimum of Grade 5.
English Language, Biology/Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics MUST be offered at Grade C. (Science Dual Award is acceptable).
Applied GCSEs will not be considered
For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.
T Levels in Health; Heath Science and Science will be considered with a grade of Distinction overall.