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UK Qualifications

UK Qualifications

Entrance Requirements For: H301

A Levels

AAB including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at A or AS level.

Scottish Qualifications

AAB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or another Mathematics. Higher Physics or Chemistry required at grade B if not offered at Advanced Higher. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate

34 points with Mathematics and at least one of Physics or Chemistry at Higher Level grade 6 or above. Physics required at Standard Level grade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Candidates will normally be considered for Foundation Year only. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Access Qualifications

Access Qualifications in a relevant area of engineering or physical science. Must include 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction. At least 15 level 3 credits must be in mathematics (including integral and differential calculus). GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

BTEC Nationals/Cambridge Technicals

Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements.

Cambridge Pre-U

Typically D3,D3,D3 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics, and one of Physics, Chemistry or Further Mathematics. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum 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 Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at A or AS level.

BTEC Nationals/Cambridge Technicals with PARTNERS

Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements.

Scottish Qualifications with PARTNERS

BBB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or another Mathematics. Higher Physics or Chemistry required at grade B if not offered at Advanced Higher. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.