A Levels
AAB including Chemistry. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer alongside an A in the EPQ.
T Levels
Not accepted.
BTEC
DDD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science). Specific modules required or A Level Chemistry grade B. Excludes Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration. See below for accepted subjects and combinations.
Contextual Offer
A Level BBB including Chemistry

BTEC L3 Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science) with specific modules required OR DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science) plus B at A-Level Chemistry

UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.

Scottish Highers
AAAAA including Chemistry.
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC including Chemistry. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 including Chemistry.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted.
International Baccalaureate
33 with HL5 in Chemistry.
GCSE
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.

English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):

IELTS: 6.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)