AAB including two science subjects, one of which must be biology/human biology and/or chemistry. Second science subject can be from biology, chemistry, electronics, geography, geology, human biology, maths, computer science, statistics, physics or psychology.
A pass is required in science practical tests, if assessed separately.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDDRQF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science considered on a case-by-case basis.
Access to HE Diploma
D: 30 credits
M: 15 creditsOverall 45 level 3 credits including 30 level 3 graded credits at Distinction including two sciences, one of which must be biology or chemistry. The remaining 15 graded credits must be obtained at Merit or above.
The modules will be considered on an individual basis; you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
Acceptable when combined with Scottish Advanced Highers grades AA, including Biology or Chemistry plus a second science.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDRQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Applied Science at DD plus 1 A level in Biology or Chemistry at grade A.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
DRQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A levels including Biology or Chemistry and an acceptable second science at AB.
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Scottish Advanced Higher
AAincluding Biology or Chemistry plus a second science. Suitable second science subjects include: maths, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, electronics, statistics, geography, psychology.
Offers made in combination with Scottish Higher qualification, grades AABBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points32 Points with two Higher Level science subjects at grade 5, including one from Biology or Chemistry or 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates with two science subjects including one from Biology or Chemistry
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Bacceptable in combination with 2 science A level qualifications, to include Biology or Chemistry and a second science. Overall grades required AAB.
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M1, M2including Biology or Chemistry plus a second science subject. Suitable second science subjects include: maths, biology, chemistry, physics, geology, electronics, statistics, geography, psychology.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (C) are also required.
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
AIf you have already achieved your Core Maths Qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths Qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths Qualification.
Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.
Considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification.
