Entry requirements
Offers are generally based on grades achieved in three A Levels (or equivalent).
- Standard offer: A*AA
- Alternative offer: AAA plus an A in the EPQ or Level 3 Core Maths
- Standard IB offer: Diploma 36 points overall*, or 7,6,6 in 3 Higher Level Certificates**
- Alternative IB offer: Diploma 34 points overall plus A in the Extended Essay*, or Higher Level Certificates 6,6,6 plus A in the Extended Essay**
*For the full IB Diploma, minimum HL grade 5 is required in the relevant science subjects.
** For IB Higher Level Certificates: If meeting the conditions using HLCs only typically HL6 must be achieved in all required sciences.
Additional Information on offers
- Applicants receiving an alternative offer as a result of studying a project-based qualification/Level 3 Core Maths will be given both the standard and alternative offers.
- A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.
- GCSE Mathematics C/4 is required if A Level/higher level Mathematics is not being studied.
- Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking, CIE Citizenship Studies, CIE Thinking Skills, CIE Global Perspectives
- All streams require at least 2 science subjects at A level/higher level.
- If the stream you are interested in contains Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics then these subjects are required at A level/Higher level.
- If you would like to study a stream requiring Mathematics, a grade A is required in Mathematics/Further Mathematics at A level or 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches at higher level.
- For some streams there are three required subjects e.g. Biology-Chemistry and Maths and you need all three at A level/higher level.
- For some streams there are two required subjects and your third subject at A level/higher level can be anything apart from excluded subjects (listed above)
- For some streams there is only one required subject, in this case you must have a second science subject at A level/higher level from Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths or Further Maths, Physics or Psychology. Your third subject can be anything apart from excluded subjects (listed above).
- For some streams there are no specific sciences as required subjects. In this case you can have any 2 sciences at A level/higher level from: Biology, Chemistry, Env Sci/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths or Further Maths, Physics or Psychology. Your third subject can be any thing apart from excluded subjects (listed above).
Streams are formally chosen in early September before you arrive. If you are unsure which streams you are eligible for please contact us. If you didn't take the righjt subjects to study your preferred stream there is the option to study the Science with Foundation Year course.
Approved streams
- Archaeology-Biology-Chemistry
- Archaeology-Biology-Earth Science
- Archaeology-Earth Science-Chemistry
- Biology-Archaeology-Ecosystem & Environment
- Biology-Chemistry-Maths
- Biology-Physics-Maths
- Cancer Science-Biology-Chemistry
- Cancer Science-Biology-Psychology
- Chemistry-Archaeology-Ecosystem & Environment
- Chemistry-Earth Science-Maths
- Chemistry-Physics-Maths
- Ecosystem & Environment-Biology-Chemistry
- Ecosystem & Environment-Earth Science-Archaeology
- Ecosystem & Environment-Earth Science-Chemistry
- Earth Science-Ecosystem & Environment-Biology
- Earth Science-Biology-Chemistry
- Earth Science-Biology-Maths
- Maths-Psychology-Chemistry
- Physics-Earth Science-Maths
- Physics-Psychology-Maths
- Psychology-Biology-Chemistry
- Psychology-Biology-Maths
Other Qualifications
Although A levels are the most common entry qualifications of our students many other qualifications are acceptable including:
- Scottish Highers and CSYS/Advanced Highers
- Welsh Baccalaureate
- Irish Leaving Certificate
- International and European Baccalaureate
- Cambridge Pre-U Diploma
Country-specific qualification information
Please contact us to get more detailed information about qualifications considered.
English Language Requirements
In addition to our other entry requirements we ask that you achieve an appropriate grade/score in an approved examination in English language before you can register on an academic programme. The most common qualification scores we accept are:
Further information about English Language Requirements
The University's Centre for English Language Education (CELE) offers support for international and EU students before and during their studies at the University. If you are aiming to study at The University of Nottingham, or at another British university, you can prepare by attending one of the Centre's presessional English language courses, which run from one month to nine months depending on your language needs. The Centre will also offer you support with your language skills throughout your studies with us.
Centre for English Language - Presessional English Courses