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.

BTEC must be science-based

Only science-based programmes are acceptable. 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.

To include BB in 2 science subjects – One from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT, English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3

To include 2 science subjects –One from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred if applying with PE, Geography, ICT, English & Mathematics required at Standard Level 1, 2 or 3

To include 13 points at higher level to include - Two from Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Biology or Nutrition and Food Science, of which Chemistry is preferred; or - One from Chemistry, 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.

120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of five subjects (five of which must be Higher Level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary 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. If Maths is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of grade H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

You must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at grade C or grade 4 or above (or equivalent). You must also hold a GCSE pass in Mathematics and Chemistry or Double Award Science at grade C or grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.