University of Portsmouth | Full Entry Requirements for Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) 2025/26

56 points to include 2 A levels, or equivalent. Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE), BTECs and Access courses will also be considered.

Progressions onto some pathways will be subject to interview and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Progressions onto some pathways will be subject to interview and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

UCAS Tariff Entry Requirement	56
UCAS Tariff Further Details	56 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.

Interview Required?	No
Portfolio Required?	No
Admissions Test Required?	No
Audition Required	No
Occupational Health Check Required	No
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required	No
Letter of good conduct	No
Other Required	No

GCSE	3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and Science/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English, Mathematics and Science.
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?	Yes

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)

HKDSE English Language Examination

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken before January 2015)

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken before January 2015)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015)

Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

European Baccalaureate English Language 1

European Baccalaureate English Language 2

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