Academic Requirements
Academic Admission Requirements
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Undergraduate Pathway | Postgraduate Pathway | |
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Stage 1 University Foundation* |
Stage 2 First Year Degree |
Stage 1 Pre-Masters |
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UK |
5 GCSE passes at grade C or 4 (1 semester) 5 GCSE passes at grade D or 3 (2 semesters)
28 new 2017 UCAS points (2 semesters)
International Baccalaureate MYP 5 scores grade 5 (1 semester) International Baccalaureate MYP 5 scores grade 4 (2 semesters) |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree, pass grade (1 semester)
NQF Level 5 Qualification (2 semesters) |
| Algeria |
Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with 10 |
Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with 12 | Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree: pass grade |
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Armenia |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0 - 6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education |
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree |
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Australia |
Successful completion of year 11 |
Satisfactory VCE ATAR score or completion of Foundation/Cert IV |
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree |
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Austria |
Reifeprüfung / Matura with grade 4 average |
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Bahrain |
5 passes at Certificate of General Secondary Education (Shahadat Al- Thanawaya Al- Aama). |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0/4.0 |
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Bangladesh
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Completion of HSC 12 with GPA of 2.5 (1 semester) Completion of HSC 12 with GPA of 2.0 (2 semesters) |
Completion of HSC 12 with grade average of 3.0 (3.5 for Engineering)
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Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree (4 years): GPA 2.2 |
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Belarus |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0 - 6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education |
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree |
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Belgium |
Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German-speaking Community) with 50% average
Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur (French-speaking Community) with grade 8/20
Diploma van secundair onderwijs (Flemish-speaking Community) with grade 8/20 |
Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German-speaking Community) with 60% average
Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur (French-speaking Community) with grade 10/20
Diploma van secundair onderwijs (Flemish-speaking Community) with grade 10/20 |
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Botswana |
5 passes at grade C BGSCE or COSC (1 semester) 5 passes at grade D BGSCE or COSC (2 semesters) |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Brazil |
Satisfactory pass in Certificado de Ensino Medio with a minimum of 5 subjects passed, and an overall grade average of C. |
A-levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points) OR Título de Licenciado/a - Certificado de Ensino Medio with grade 6 average |
Successful completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
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Cambodia |
Completion of Diploma of Upper Secondary Education, 50% overall |
Completion of Associate Degree |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0 |
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Cameroon |
Baccalaureat 5 passes Certificat de Probation 5 passes at grade 10 GCE O level 5 passes grade C. |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Licenc with a minimum grade 13 |
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China |
Successful Completion of Senior Middle School 2 with at least 70%
** For extenuating circumstances, please contact Kris Mak |
Successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with 60% average/Engineering and Computer Science 70%**
Successful completion of a recognised Specialised College (Zhongzhuan) with 60% average/Engineering and Computer Science 70%
** For extenuating circumstances, please contact Kris Mak |
2 or 3 year Diploma (大专) from a recognised institution with minimum 60% (Full and Part Time Diploma (大专) can now be accepted)
4 year Benke (本科) from a recognised institution with minimum 60% (Full and Part Time Benke (本科) can now be accepted)
Self-taught or distance learning (自考) with minimum 60% |
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Canada |
Completion of grade 11: 60% average |
Atlantic provinces (NB, NL, NS, PE) Grade 12: 50% average on 5 grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
Ontario Grade 12: 50% average on 6 grade 12 U/M courses, including grade 12 U English and mathematics
Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan Grade 12: 50% average on 5 grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
British Columbia Grade 12: 50% average on 4 provincially examinable grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
Northern territories (NT, NU, YT) Grade 12: 50% average on 5 grade 12 courses, including English and mathematics
Quebec Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) 50% average on academic courses |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree, pass grade |
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Columbia |
Satisfactory completion in the Bachiller Académico (55% Average) |
A-levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points)
OR
Satisfactory completion in the Bachiller Académico (65% Average) |
Bachelors degree – Pass |
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Croatia |
Svjedodžba o Završnom Ispitu (Certificate of Completed Education) with grade 4 average (1 semester)
Svjedodžba o Završnom Ispitu (Certificate of Completed Education) with grade 2 average (2 semesters) |
Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate) with grade 2 average |
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Cyprus |
Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 10 average (2 semesters) |
Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 12 average |
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Czech Republic |
Completion of 2 years of Matura, Gymnasium or Stredni with Grade 4 (pass) |
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 4 average |
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Denmark |
Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprøve / Folkeskolens Afgangsprøve (10th Form Advanced Leaving Examination) with grade 7 average (1 semester)
Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprøve / Folkeskolens Afgangsprøve (10th Form Advanced Leaving Examination) with grade 2 average (2 semesters) |
Bevis for Studentereksamen (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) at General upper secondary schools (gymnasium) |
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Ecuador |
Completion of Bachilerato (Academic) with 55% average |
A-levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points) OR Completion of Bachilerato (Academic - 65% Average) |
Bachelors degree – Pass |
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Egypt |
5 passes at Certificate of General Secondary Education or Secondary Education Certificate of Al Alzhar at 50% |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised university Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Estonia |
Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Education Certificate) or Lõputunnistus põhihariduse baasil kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Education Certificate (post-basic education)) with grade 5 average (1 semester)
Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Education Certificate) or Lõputunnistus põhihariduse baasil kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Education Certificate (post-basic education)) with grade 3 average (2 semesters) |
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 3 average
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate) with grade 3 average |
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EU member states |
Minimum of 20 points from International Baccalaureate |
Minimum of 24 points from International Baccalaureate |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree, pass grade |
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Finland |
Ammatillinen Perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad Grundexamen (Vocational Upper Secondary Award) with grade 5 average (1 semester)
Ammatillinen Perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad Grundexamen (Vocational Upper Secondary Award) with grade 2 average (2 semesters) |
Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with grade 2 average |
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France |
Brevet de Technicien / Brevet Professionnel / Brevet des Métiers d'Art / Brevet de Maîtrise / Brevet Technique des Métiers with grade 16 average (1 semester)
Brevet de Technicien / Brevet Professionnel / Brevet des Métiers d'Art / Brevet de Maîtrise / Brevet Technique des Métiers with grade 10 average (2 semesters) |
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Professionnel / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technologique / Option Internationale du Baccalauréat with grade 10 average |
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Georgia |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0 - 6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education |
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree |
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Germany |
Hauptschulabschluss (awarded on completion of year 10) OR Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Sekundarabschluss 1OR Berufsfachschulabschluss (Assistentenberufe / Vollqualifizierende Berufsausbildung) (from 2013) with grade 2 average (1 semester)
Hauptschulabschluss (awarded on completion of year 10) OR Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Sekundarabschluss 1OR Berufsfachschulabschluss (Assistentenberufe / Vollqualifizierende Berufsausbildung) (from 2013) with grade 4 average (2 semesters) |
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur OR Fachgebundene Hochschulreife / Fachhochschulreife with grade 4 average |
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Ghana
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5 C grades from Senior Secondary School (WAEC/NECO) examinations (1 semester) 5 D grades from Senior Secondary School (WAEC/NECO) examinations (2 semesters) |
West African A Levels/48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points/minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)/Diploma from Polytechnic
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Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Greece |
Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 10 average (2 semesters) |
Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 12 average | |
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Hong Kong |
Successful completion of Form 5
(Computer Science, Engineering, Life & Medical Sciences and Physics, Astronomy & Mathematics pathways require 40% in Mathematics.)
HKDSE 6 points in 3 Subjects ( 1 Semester) HKDSE 6 points in 4 Subjects ( 2 Semesters) 28 new 2017 UCAS points (2 Semesters)
** For extenuating circumstances, please contact Kris Mak
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HKDSE 9 points in 3 subjects
A minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points |
Hong Kong Higher Diploma pass
Bachelor Degree with GPA 2.0 |
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Hungary |
Szakközépiskola Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Vocational Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 4 average (1 semester)
Szakközépiskola Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Vocational Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 2 average |
Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) with grade 2 average |
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India |
Completion of all India or State SSC (X) with 50% average (1 semester) Completion of all India or State SSC (X) with 40% average (2 semesters) |
Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII) with 50% average or 55% for Engineering/Computing
Diploma (in an engineering/technology subject studied for 3 years) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: Pass class |
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Indonesia |
Completion of all SMA II with average grade 7.0 (1 semester) Completion of all SMA II with average grade 6.0 (2 semesters) |
Completion of SMA III with grade 7.0 in 4 academic subjects |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree (Sarjana 1: grade B) |
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Iran |
Completion of High School Diploma with an overall pass |
Completion of High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate with a grade average of 10 or above |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree or 3 year Diploma equivalent from a recognised institution: grade 11/20 |
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Italy |
Completion of Classe 3 of Scuola Secondaria di secondo grado (Scuola Superior) with an average grade of 6 |
Diploma di Esame di Stato 60% |
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Japan |
Successful completion of 5 subjects at Kotogakko with 2.0 average |
Successful completion of 5 subjects at Kotogakko with 3.0 average |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.2 |
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Jordan |
5 passes at Certificate of General Secondary Education |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Kazakhstan |
5 passes at DCSE with grade 3 |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of Bakalava: pass grade |
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Kenya |
Completion of KCSE/CSE with grades C or above in 5 subjects (1 semester) Completion of KCSE/CSE with grades D or above in 5 subjects (2 semesters) |
Completion of KCSE/CSE with grade average of B in 5 subjects |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Kuwait |
60% in the Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihiyah, Thanawiya, Thanawaya) (1 Semester)
50% in the Secondary School Certificate (Tawjihiyah, Thanawiya, Thanawaya) (2 Semesters) |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Laos |
Pass Baccalaureate |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Equivalent to completion of a recognised UK Bachelor Degree |
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Latin America |
See UK Entry Requirements |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bacharel / Licenciado: pass grade |
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Latvia |
Diploms par videjo arodizglitibu (Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education) with 5 average |
Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education) with 5 average |
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| Lebanon |
General Secondary Certificate (Baccalaureat Libanais) - 5 subject passes at Grade 11 including Mathematics and English (French system) |
Baccalaureat technique with grade 14/Engineering and Computer Science
Successful completion of General Secondary Certificate (Bacclaureat Libanais) – with Grade 14 overall.
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Lithuania |
Pagrindinio Išsilavinimo Pažymejimas (Basic School Leaving Certificate) with grade 8 average (1 semester)
Pagrindinio Išsilavinimo Pažymejimas (Basic School Leaving Certificate) with grade 5 average (2 semester) |
Brandos Atestatas Grade 5 |
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Luxembourg |
Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (secondary education completion diploma) OR Diplôme de technicien / Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires techniques with 30/60 points |
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Macau |
5 passes at Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) / GCE O Level / HKCEE or Senior Middle 2: Minimum of 60% |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) or Senior Middle 3: Minimum 60% (70% required for Engineering and Computer Science courses) |
Completion of recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0 |
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Malaysia |
5 passes at SPM at grade E, or UEC 2 passes at C8 or higher (not including Malay, English or Chinese) |
2 passes at STPM at grade E, or UEC 4 passes at C8 or higher (not including Malay, English or Chinese) |
Completion of recognised Bachelor Degree: Class 3 |
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Malawi |
5 passes at Malawi Certificate of Secondary Education at grade C (1 semester) 5 passes at Malawi Certificate of Secondary Education at grade E (2 semesters) |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0 |
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Malta |
Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 5 (1 semester)
Secondary Education Certificate with grade 7 average (2 semester) |
Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 5 or Matriculation/Advanced Matriculation Grade E |
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Mauritius |
5 O Level/COSC passes, minimum Grade C (1 semester) 5 O Level/COSC passes, minimum Grade E (2 semesters) |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0 |
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Mexico |
Titulo Academico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General |
A-levels, International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points)
OR
An Upper Secondary School Diploma: Bachillerato General with Grade 6 – 7.9 (Business only) An Upper Secondary School Diploma: Bachillerato General with Grade 7.5 – 7.9 (all other subjects) |
Bachelors degree – Pass |
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Moldova |
Successful completion of Year 11 with a minimum of five grades of 5 (2 semesters) |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 5.0 - 6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education
Successful completion of the Diplomă de Bacalaureat with an average of 5 |
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree |
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Mongolia |
Completion of Certificate of Secondary Education with pass overall (60%) |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Equivalent to completion of a recognised UK Bachelor Degree |
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Morocco |
Diplome du Baccalaureat, minimum of 5 subjects at grade 10 (pass) |
Diplome du Baccalaureat, minimum of 5 subjects at grade 14 |
Diplome du Cycle Normal, minimum grade 12 or Dilpome d'Ingeniuer minimum grade 10 |
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Myanmar |
5 passes (40%) at Basic Education High School Examinations
GAC (Global Assessment Certificate) - An average GPA 1.0 or min 60% |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
GAC (Global Assessment Certificate) - An average GPA 2.0 or 70–72% |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Namibia |
5 passes in Cambridge School Certificate (CSC) or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC) /GCE O Level |
Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: grade A |
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Nepal |
Completion of HSEC 12 with grade average of 50% (1 semester) Completion of HSEC 12 with grade average of 40% (2 semesters) |
Completion of HSEC 12 with grade average of 60% - 2.8 GPA |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor degree (when studied for 4 or more years): pass grade |
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Netherlands |
Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma with grade 8 average (1 semester)
Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma with grade 6 average (2 semester) |
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) OR MBO Middenkaderopleiding with grade 6 average |
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New Zealand |
National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA): Level 2 with 60 credits plus 20 credits at Levels 1 or 3 |
National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA): Level 3 with 60 credits plus 20 credits at Levels 1 or 2 |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Nigeria |
5 C grades from Senior Secondary School (WAEC/NECO) examinations (1 semester) 5 D grades from Senior Secondary School (WAEC/NECO) examinations (2 semesters) |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) or pass in National Diploma
Business Only: 6 C grades from Senior Secondary School (WAEC/NECO) examinations |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: 3rd class/GPA 2.0 (1 semester)
Nigerian Higher National Diploma (HND) pass (2 semesters) |
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Oman |
Completion of Thanawiya Amma with 60% |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: Pass class |
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Pakistan |
1 Semester Entry Requirement: Completion of HSC (10+2) with grade average of 45%
2 Semester Entry Requirement: Completion of SSC (10) with grade average of 60%
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Completion of HSC (10+2) with grade average of 50%/65% Eng/Computing |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.5 out of 5.0 (1 semester) Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0 out of 4.0 (2 semesters)
BCom with 65% and 3 years of relevant experience (1 semester) |
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Panama |
Bachillerato/Bachiller GPA 3/5 Foundation in Life Science - Bachillerato/Bachiller GPA 3.5/5 |
Bachillerato/Bachiller GPA 4/5 OR Tecnico GPA 3/5 |
Bachelors degree – Pass |
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Poland |
Świadectwo Ukończenia Liceum Ogólnokształcącego (Certificate of Completion from a General Lyceum) with 5 subjects at Grade 2 (2 semesters) |
Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) with 30% average |
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Portugal |
Completion of Year 12 with grade average 12, without final Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação awarded (1 semester)
Completion of Year 11 with grade average 12 (2 semesters) |
Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with grade 12 average |
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Peru |
Certificado de Educacion Secundaria Comun Completa: 5 subjects passed at grade 11 or higher |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Qatar |
Completion of Thanawiya Amma with 60%. |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Academic Bridge Programme final grade Pass |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: 1.50/4 GPA |
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Romania |
Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului (Compulsory Education /Junior High School Graduation Certificate) with grade 8 average (1 semester)
Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului (Compulsory Education /Junior High School Graduation Certificate) with grade 5 average (2 semesters) |
Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with grade 6 average |
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Russia /CIS |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education. |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 3.5-4.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education. |
Completion of Bakalavr: Grade 3 |
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Saudi Arabia |
Completion of Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) with minimum grade average of 60% |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0 /50% |
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Singapore |
Successful completion of O Level |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: 2nd class lower division /CAP 3.5 (1 semester) Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree, Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma (2 semesters) |
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Slovakia |
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 4 average |
Maturitetno spričevalo (Matura Certificate - Secondary School Leaving Examination) with grade 2 average |
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Slovenia |
Spričevalo o poklicni maturi (Vocational Matura) with grade 4 average (1 semester)
Spričevalo o poklicni maturi (Vocational Matura) with grade 2 average (2 semesters) |
Maturitetno spričevalo (Matura Certificate - Secondary School Leaving Examination) with grade 2 average |
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South Africa |
Completion of Senior Certificate (no matriculation endorsement) |
Completion of Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) |
Completion of an Advanced Diploma: 2nd class /60% or a Bachelor Degree: 3rd class /50% (1 or 2 semesters) |
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South Korea |
Completion of High School Diploma or High School 2nd Year (Year 11) Average Rank 6. or Average 60/100 in Korean GED |
Completion of High School Diploma |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree with Pass grade Or Completion of an Associate degree with GPA 2.5 for 2 or longer semesters |
| Spain |
Título de Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) with grade 7 average (1 semester)
Título de Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) with grade 5 average (2 semesters) |
Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato with grade 5 average | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Sri Lanka |
Successful completion of Year 11 (GCE "O" Levels) or equivalent, with minimum of 5 C grades (1 semester) Successful completion of Year 11 (GCE 'O' Levels) or equivalent, with minimum of 3 C and 2 S grades (2 semester)
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48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
ANC American Education Centre Foundation Certificate. (Overall Pass) Minimum 60% in Maths and Physics if applying for Engineering Courses |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: 55% |
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Sweden |
Slutbetyg från Grundskola (Compulsory Education Leaving Certificate) with grade 15/C average (1 semester)
Slutbetyg från Grundskola (Compulsory Education Leaving Certificate) with grade 10/E average (2 semesters) |
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) OR Högskoleförberedande examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma) with grade E/10 average |
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Taiwan |
Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with at least 60% |
Successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with 60% average.
GSAT of 50%.
Vocational High School |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: grade C/pass
5 Years Junior Diploma 60%+ 1 year work experience (including military service) |
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Tanzania |
Certificate in Secondary Education - 5 passes at grade C (1 semester) Certificate in Secondary Education - 5 passes at grade E (2 semesters) |
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) /East Africa Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE): 2 subjects at grade E or above.
National Form VI Examination /Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE): grade S or above in 2 subjects |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
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Thailand |
Successful completion of Matayom 6 with a minimum average of 50% or completion of Matayom 5 with a minimum average of 65% |
Successful completion of Matayom 6 with a minimum average of 65% or above |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0 |
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Turkey |
Completion of Devlet Lisesi Diplomasi with average grade of 2.0 |
Completion of Devlet Lise Diplomasi with average grade of 3.0 or completion of Diploma level studies |
Completion of a Lisans Diplomasi: GPA 2.0 |
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UAE |
Completion of Tawjihiyah (Secondary School Certificate) 60% |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0/50% |
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Uganda |
5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) grade 1-6 (1 semester) 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) grade 1-8 (2 semesters) |
2 passes at Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) when grades 1-6 are obtained
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) /East Africa Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) - 2 subjects at grade D or above |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: GPA 2.0 |
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Ukraine |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 7.0 - 8.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education |
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree |
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USA |
High School Graduation Certificate with GPA 2.0
Successful completion of GED (General Educational Development) |
High School Graduation Certificate with 2.5 score plus SAT's /AP /ACT examinations at grade D equivalent |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: grade C |
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Uzbekistan/ Kyrgyzstan |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education |
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA 3.5 - 4.0 Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education Certificate of General Secondary Education (Attestat) awarded after 11 years of study |
Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree |
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Vietnam |
Successful completion of Year 11 with 6.0 average* |
Successful completion of Year 12 with 6.0* |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass |
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Zambia |
5 passes at ZSC with minimum grade 6 (1 semester) 5 passes at ZSC with minimum grade 8 (2 semesters) |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: 50% /grade C |
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Zimbabwe |
5 passes in ZGCE O Level at grade C (1 semester) 5 passes in ZGCE O Level at grade D (2 semesters) |
2 passes in ZIMSEC A level grade D |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree:3rd division |
Creative Arts Portfolio Requirements
Notes:
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All students must have taken English and Maths to GCSE Level (or equivalent)
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Students entering Engineering degrees must also have Physics qualifications
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Entry requirements are subject to change. Admission to the College will also be subject to other factors (e.g. financial background, study profile etc.)
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Students presenting with UCAS tariff points must have taken at least 1 A Level
Foundation in Health Care Entry Requirements
Should you have any further questions on how these requirements equate to overseas qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact the HIC Admission Office by emailing admissions@hic.navitas.com
Please note all Health Care programme will require 2 references when progressing to level 4 (Year 1)
| Country/Region | Stage 1: University Foundation |
| Health Care | |
| UK/International | 5 x A-C GCSE passes including Maths and a Science subject. International - A/AS Level/Minimum UCAS 36 points with a Math and a science subject. |
| IB | MYP with five grades at level 4 or completion of IB Certificate including Maths a Health Science subject. International - A/AS Level/Minimum UCAS 36 points with a Math and a science subject. |
| Algeria | Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with 11 including Maths and Science |
| Azerbaijan | Successful completion of Attestat with 3.5, including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Bangladesh | Completion of HSC with GPA 2.5 in Science Group, including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Brunei | 5 GCSE passes, including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Cameroon | Baccalaureat with 5 passes or Certificat de Probation with 5 passes at grade 10, including Maths and a Science subject. |
| China | Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with minimum 75% (mandatory Maths and Science subject). |
| Egypt | 5 gardes at Good level at Certificate of General Secondary Education including Maths and Science subject, or Secondary Education Certifcate of Al Alzhar at 75% including Maths and Science subject. |
| Germany | Hauptschulabschluss (awarded on completion of year 10) OR Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Sekundarabschluss 1OR Berufsfachschulabschluss (Assistentenberufe / Vollqualifizierende Berufsausbildung) (from 2013) with grade 2 average, including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Ghana | 5 x C6 grades or above from WASSCE/NECO including Maths and a Science subject. |
| GCC Countries (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman) | 75% in Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya including Maths and Science subject. |
| Hong Kong |
60% in Form 4 & 5 or 2,2,2 in HKDSE Must include Maths and a Science subject. |
| India | Completion of All India or State SSC (X) with 50% average including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Indonesia | Completion of all SMA II with average grade 7.0 including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Iran | Completion of High School Diploma with overall pass including Maths and a Science Subject. |
| Jordan | 75% in Tawjihiyah including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Attestat with 3.5 including Maths and Science subject. |
| Kenya | Completion of KCSE with grades C or above in 5 subjects (Maths and a Science subject required). |
| Lithuania | Pagrindinio Išsilavinimo Pažymejimas (Basic School Leaving Certificate) with grade 8 average, including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Macau | As per UK, China or Hong Kong depending on equivalent system of education studied, including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Malaysia | 5 passes at SPM at grade D including Maths and a Science subject, or pass in the UEC including Maths and Science subject (forecast results are accepted). |
| Mauritius | 5 GCE O Level passes at grade A-C including Maths and Science subject. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with minimum overall 14 with minimum 14 in Math and a relevant Science subject. |
| Myanmar | 5 passes (50%) at Basic Education High School Examinations including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Nepal | Completion of HSEC 12 with grade average 50% including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Nigeria | 5 x C6 grades or above from WASSCE/NECO including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Pakistan | Completion of SSC (10) with average 60% including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Portugal | Completion of Year 11 with grade average 14 (including Maths and a Science subject at grade 14). |
| Romania | Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului (Compulsory Education /Junior High School Graduation Certificate) with grade 8 average, including Maths and a Science subject with grade 8. |
| Russia | Successful completion of Attestat with 3.5 including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Saudi Arabia | 75% in Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya including Maths and Science subject. |
| Singapore | 5 GCE O Level passes at grade A-C including Maths and a Science subject. |
| South Africa | Completion of Senior Cert (no matricualtion endorsement) including Maths and a Science subject. |
| South Korea | High School 2nd Year (Year 11) with overall rank 4, including a Math and a Science Subject OR Completion of High School Diploma (Year 12) with overall rank 6, including a Math and a Science Subject OR 60% overall including a Math and a Science Subject OR Average 70/100 in Korean GED with 70 in Math and Science Subject. |
| Spain | Título de Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) with grade 7 average, including Maths and a Science subject at grade 6. |
| Sri Lanka | Successful completion of Yr 11 (GCE O Levels) or equivalent with minimum of four grade C and one grade S including Maths and a science Subject. |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with minimum 75% (mandatory Maths and Science subject). |
| Tanzania | Certificate of Secondary Education - 5 passes at grade D including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Thailand | Successful completion of Matayom 6 with 55% or completion of Matayom 5 with average 65% (including Maths and a Science subject). |
| Turkey | Completion of Devlet Lisesi Diplomasi with average grade of 2.0 including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Uganda | 5 passes at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) grade 7 or above inclduing Maths and a Science subject. |
| USA | High School Diploma with GPA of 2.5 including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of Attestat including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 11 with 70% GPA including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Zambia | 5 x ZSC passes at grade 5 or above including Maths and a Science subject. |
| Zimbabwe | 5 passes at ZGCE O Level at minimum grade C including Maths and a Science subject. |
First Year Life & Medical Science Entry Requirement
Should you have any further questions on how these requirements equate to overseas qualifications, please do not hesitate to contact the HIC Admission Office by emailing admissions@hic.navitas.com
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Programme |
Subject(s) Required |
Minimum Grade |
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BSc (Hons) Biochemistry |
Equivalent of 88 UCAS tariff points including 2 Sciences |
C in Chemistry |
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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences |
Equivalent of 88 UCAS tariff points including 2 Sciences |
C in Science |
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BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science |
Equivalent of 88 UCAS tariff points including 2 Sciences |
C in Science |
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BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Ecology |
Equivalent of 96 UCAS tariff points |
N/A |
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BSc (Hons) Environmental Management with Agriculture |
Equivalent of 96 UCAS tariff points |
N/A |
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BSc (Hons) Geography |
Equivalent of 96 UCAS tariff points |
N/A |
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BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology |
Equivalent of 88 UCAS tariff points including 2 Sciences | C in a Science Subject |
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BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Science |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points including one Science at a pass grade or above | Pass grade in a Science Subject |
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BSc (Hons) Sports Studies |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points | N/A |
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BSc (Hons) Human Geography |
Equivalent of 96 UCAS tariff points | N/A |
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BSc (Hons) Human Geography with Environmental Studies |
Equivalent of 96 UCAS tariff points | N/A |
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BSc (Hons) Physical Geography |
Equivalent of 96 UCAS tariff points | N/A |
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BSc (Hons) Pharmacology |
Equivalent of 88 UCAS tariff points including 2 Sciences | C in a Science |
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BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points including Chemistry at Grade C | Grade C in Chemistry |
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BSc (Hons) Nutrition |
Equivalent of 96 UCAS tariff points including Biology and Chemistry*
*Can consider students without Chemistry but they will be asked to take an additional Chemistry module in Year 1.
IB: 96 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above to include Biology and preferably Chemistry - applicants without Chemistry will be asked to study additional Chemistry module at Year 1 (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core)
IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) |
Both Grade C |
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BSc (Hons) Psychology |
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points + minimum Grade C in Mathematics at GCSE or equivalent |
N/A |
Appeal / Complaints
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