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UK Qualifications

UK Qualifications

Entrance Requirements For: F103

A Levels

AAB including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

Scottish Qualifications

AAABB at Higher Grade including Chemistry at grade A. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at a higher level. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate

33 points with Higher Level Chemistry at grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level including Chemistry at at least H2. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred.

Access Qualifications

45 level 3 credits at Distinction, to include at least 15 level 3 credits in chemistry. Credits in maths, physics and biology are also desirable.

BTEC Nationals/Cambridge Technicals

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in principal subjects including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

Extended Project Qualification

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

A Levels with PARTNERS

BBC including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

BTEC Nationals/Cambridge Technicals with PARTNERS

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

Scottish Qualifications with PARTNERS

BBBCC at Higher Grade including Chemistry at grade B. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at a higher level. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.