A level
Grades BBB (including 2 science subjects – One from Chemisty, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT,

Applied Science Double Award and Life & Health Sciences Double Award are also acceptable as 2 science subjects

Provided the above subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades.

Applied General Qualifications
QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (Science Related Subject)/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (Science Related Subject) (2012 Suite)

Award profile of DDD

Irish Leaving Certificate
120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of five subjects (five of which must be Higher Level) This course also requires you to achieve H3, H3 in two science subjects - One from Chemisty, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT, Agricultural Science.

You are required to achieve a minimum of grade H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in Maths and English.

International Baccalaureate
Overall IB profile minimum 26 points to include 13 points at higher level to include two science subjects as follows,

- Two from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred, or

- One from Chemisty, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT, Applied Science, Environmental Technology or Single Award Life & Health Science

At least 6 points must be achieved in each of the two science subjects.

Access to Higher Education (HE)
Pass science-based Access Course with a minimum overall mark of 65% and a minimum of 65% in each level 3 module. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

Overall profile of 24 Distinctions and 21 Merits (60 Credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)

GCSE
For full-time study you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at grade C/4 or above in English Language. You must also hold a GCSE pass in Mathematics and Chemistry or Double Award Science at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills- Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5.
TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum (L – 17, R – 18, S - 20, W– 17)