| UCAS Tariff |
112 points
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Contextualised reduced tariff offer: 96 tariff points or equivalent e.g. A-level CCC, BTEC Extended Diploma MMM, BTEC Diploma DD
Please visit: https://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
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| A level |
BBC
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Must include one of Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Science, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences at Grade B
Subjects excluded - General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project
A maximum of three subjects are considered. Other 6-unit qualifications can be considered in lieu of one or two A-level subjects.
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| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) |
DMM
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In Applied Science
Not including Early Years
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| Access to HE Diploma |
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60 credits overall in a Science related pathway. Minimum of 45 credits at level 3. The remaining 15 credits can be taken at either level 2 or 3. Within the level 3 credits, a minimum of 24 must be achieved at merit or distinction including 18 in science or health subjects. Must have Mathematics and English Language GCSE at 4 or equivalent prior to application.
60 credits overall. Minimum of 45 credits at level 3. The remaining 15 credits can be taken at either level 2 or 3. Within the level 3 credits, a minimum of 24 must be achieved at merit or distinction including 18 in science or health subjects. Must have Mathematics and English Language GCSE at 4 or equivalent prior to application.
GCSE Mathematics and English language at grade 4 or above or equivalent qualifications must be achieved prior to application. GCSE science is not required for Access students.
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| Scottish Higher |
Not accepted
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| AS |
AA - EE
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Must include one of Human Biology, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Science, Psychology or Life and Health Sciences at Grade B
subject excluded General Studies, Critical Thinking and Extended Project
A maximum of two AS-level subjects can be considered along with either two A-levels, two 6-unit BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma. Minimum 112 points required
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| Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal |
Not accepted
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| Extended Project |
Not accepted
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| GCSE/National 4/National 5 |
GCSE 3 subjects at grade 4 must include Mathematics, English language and science subjects. Must have been achieved at the point of application.
Acceptable equivalent qualifications:
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma - Science, Applied Science
- BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate - Science, Applied Science
- City and Guilds Level 2 Certificates in Adult Numeracy/ Adult Literacy
- Functional Skills/ Essential Skills level 2 - Math and English
- Key Skills level 2 - Application of Number or Communication
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| HNC (BTEC) |
P
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Science related subjects
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| HND (BTEC) |
P
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Science related subjects
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| International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme |
28 points
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Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall with grade 4 or above in at least one Higher Level subject from Group 4
Students who do not complete the IB Diploma will be considered on the basis of their IB Certificates if they obtain a total of 14 points or above from three Higher Level Subjects with grade 4 or above in at least one Higher Level subject from Group 4 and alongside other acceptable level 3 qualifications to meet 112 UCAS Tariff Points
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) Group A - Grade 4 or above,
OR English Language Group B - Grade 5 from the IB will be accepted.
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| Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) |
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Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 112 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 H5/D1).
Science related subjects
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| OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate |
Not accepted
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| OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma |
D*D*
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Health and Social Care Society, Health and Development, Science or equivalents
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| OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma |
DMM
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Health and Social Care Society, Health and Development, Science or equivalents
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| OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma |
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Health and Social Care Society, Health and Development, Science or equivalents. Must be offered along with either two A-levels, two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma to achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points
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| OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma |
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Health and Social Care Society, Health and Development, Science or equivalents. Must be offered along with either one A-level, 2 AS-levels or one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma qualification to achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points.
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| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) |
Not accepted
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| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) |
D*D*
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In Applied Science
Not including Early Years
Can be offered along with either one A-level, 2 AS-levels or one BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma qualification to achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points.
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| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) |
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Applied Science (not including Early Years).
Must be offered along with either two A-levels, two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma to achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points
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| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) |
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In Applied Science (not including Early Years).Must be offered along with either two A-levels, two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas/ OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diplomas or a BTEC 12-unit National Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma to achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points
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| Scottish Advanced Higher |
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Achieve a minimum of 112 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 Health and Social Care Society, Health and Development, Science or equivalents
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| Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) |
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Must be combined with other acceptable Level 3 qualifications to meet 112 tariff points
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