Entry requirements summary
120-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 40 points from a pure Science subject. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. This includes screening to exclude infectivity with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.
Selection Process
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application. Shortlisting occurs up until the end of February and interviews take place between March and April.
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. This includes screening to exclude infectivity with Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.
UCAS Tariff
| UCAS Tariff Entry Requirement | 120-128 |
| UCAS Tariff Further Details | 120-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including 40 points from a pure Science subject. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application. |
Qualifications
Additional requirements
| Interview Required? | Yes |
| Portfolio Required? | No |
| Admissions Test Required? | No |
| Audition Required | No |
| Occupational Health Check Required | Yes |
| Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required | Yes |
| Letter of good conduct | Yes |
| Other Required | No |
GCSE/Level 2 requirements
| GCSE | GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above |
| Are Key Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
| Are Functional Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | Yes |
| Are Scottish Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? | No |
English language requirements
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.
100 with a minimum of 24 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 25 in Speaking and 24 in Writing
An overall score of 76 with a minimum of 65 in each skill.
An overall score of 5* with a minimum of 4 in each component.
An overall CAE score of 67 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill.
An overall CPE score of 51 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill.
An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 176.
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 1.
A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 2.