Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
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A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A-levels or level 3 equivalents.
Including one of the following: Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science at A-level or level 3 equivalent
Excluding General Studies
128 UCAS points ideally in a Health/Science related subject
Pass with 60 credits including 45 at Level 3, of which 24 Level 3 credits are at merit / distinction.
Achieve a minimum of 120 tariff points achieved in either five Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of grades BBCCC is required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve grades of CD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers
Must include one Health or Science related subject
120 UCAS points
A maximum of two AS-level subjects can be considered along with two A-levels or a combination of equivalent level 3 qualifications
Including either Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science at A-level or level 3 equivalent
Excluding General Studies
120 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
120 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
120 UCAS points
Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
128 UCAS points ideally in a Health/Science related subject
120 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
120 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
120 UCAS points
Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
Achieve a minimum of 120 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 CCD.
Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of CD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of CC in two Highers)
Must include one Health or Science related subject
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Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB will be accepted.
120 UCAS points
Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science"
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 120 tariff points, achieved in four 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 up to and including 2016))
Must include one Health or Science related subject
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above. If you do not have these or are not undertaking them, we accept other Level 2 equivalents, or we may ask you to pass BCU's GCSE equivalency tests.
Pass with 120 credits at level 4
Must be in a related pathway
Pass with 120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5
Must be in a Health/Science related pathway
120 UCAS points in a Health or Science related subject
120 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
120 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
120 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
120 UCAS points
Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
120 UCAS points
Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Either this qualification or an accompanying A-level / level 3 equivalent must be in Health & Social Care, Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Social Science or Applied Science
Equivalent qualifications can be considered in lieu of GCSE subjects as long as the required subject are covered. If an applicant is studying an Access qualification or has already achieved an acceptable Level 3+ qualification, but is missing an acceptable Level 2 qualification, then they will be asked to complete Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and/or English Language (as applicable) by 25th August alongside the GCSE they are studying.
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance.
Interview
Applicants must have evidence of study within the last 5 years and or current relevant practice experience in a social setting. Applicants are required to complete a written exercise on selection day. Qualifications, personal statement, interview, reference and written exercise all form part of the selection criteria for this course.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no subtest below 6.5 |
Applicants who have not received their secondary school education in English will require an overall IELTS score of 7, with no subtest below 6.5
If English is studied at GCSE Level but as a second language, IELTs must be completed to qualify for UK L2 requirement.
