Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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A maximum of 3 subjects are considered A-levels or Level 3 equivalents
Including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A-level or Level 3 equivalent at Grade C or above
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project
Must be in either Sport, Applied Science or Health and Social Care
Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at Level 3 with 18 credits at Distinction which must be in Biology, Chemistry or a Health related subject
If applying with an Access course you only need GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade C/4 or above or accepted equivalent. You are not required to hold five GCSEs in total and GCSE Science is not required
A maximum of two AS-Level subjects can be considered along with two A-levels or a combination of equivalent Level 3 qualifications
Including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education at A-level or Level 3 equivalent at Grade C or above
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project
88 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the BTEC level 3 National Diploma must be in Sport, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
88 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the BTEC level 3 National Foundation Diploma must be in Sport, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
Must be in either Sport, Applied Science or Health and Social Care
88 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the BTEC level 3 National Diploma must be in Sport, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
88 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the BTEC level 3 National Foundation Diploma must be in Sport, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
Achieve a minimum of 88 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades DDD.
Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers).
Must include a Sport, Health or Science subject at Higher level or above
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall with grade 4 or above in at least one Higher Level subject from Group 4 (Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above, we will accept grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above, we will accept Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB.
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 88 tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects. This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3) or Higher level (minimum grade H1-H7 (or A-D/A1-D3))
Must include Sport, Health or a Science subject related subject at Higher level
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
Five subjects at grade C/4 or above must include Mathematics, English language and Double Science. Level 2 equivalent qualifications (e.g. Functional Skills) are not accepted.
Acceptable level 2 Mathematics, English language subject:-
Scottish National 5
Scottish Intermediate 2
Scottish Credit Standard Grade - Five subjects at grade 2 or above
• Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
• Preference is given to applicants who have obtained these grades on application
Pass with 120 credits at level 4
Must be in a Sport or Science related subject
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5
Must be in a Sport or Science related subject
Must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care
88 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Diploma must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
88 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either the OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
88 UCAS points
Considered with two A-level or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Either the OCR level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate must be in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Science or Health and Social Care or the accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Physical Education
More about foundation year programmes
By studying a foundation year in either Health and Life Sciences, Children, Childhood and Education or Sport and Exercise Science, your first year will be spent learning a wide range of broad subject areas which then open up opportunities for you to specialise further in your next year – which would be the first year of a full degree programme.
You will study very broad subjects in your foundation year, which is designed to prepare you for a range of courses and not just one particular BSc or BA degree.
So although you are studying a BA or BSc in a specific course – for example, Children’s Nursing, Health Studies, Midwifery among many of possible options – the foundation year sets you up for a number of other possible degrees starting the following year. It may be that you don’t end up doing a degree in precisely the same subject as your foundation year.
This flexibility is one of the great things about foundation year categories (Health and Life Sciences, Childhood and Education or Sport and Exercise Science), allowing you to find out more about your interests and talents before focusing on a three year degree. The foundation year also helps us at BCU to make sure we help to match you to the degree that fits you best.
Important Note:
Upon completion of your Foundation Year, you will be required to successfully complete the University’s selection process for the specific programme which will include an interview in order to proceed onto year one of the full degree programme. Entry onto year one of the degree programme will also be subject to a satisfactory DBS and Occupational Health Assessment.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Applicants who have not received their secondary school education in English will require an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no subtest below 6 |
f English is studied at GCSE Level but as a second language, IELTS must be completed to qualify for UK L2 requirement.