- IB score
- 36
- IB requirements
including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches = 5/6 at Higher Level or 6/7 at Standard Level, and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation = 5/6 at Higher Level only. And 5/6 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry or physics.
- IELTS
6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
English language requirements
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
- High school qualifications
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country
- A level
- AAA
- Required subjects
Maths and either electronics or a science subject (computer science, physics, chemistry or biology)
- Excluded subjects
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, and Thinking Skills.
- Additional entry requirements
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
- Non-UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
Contextual offers
We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
BTEC/Access/HND qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
As part of the application process all applicants will receive an invitation to have a chat with an academic member of staff.
Foundation progression options
A foundation year is available for those with BBB grades.
Mature Students
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
Visa restrictions
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
- Other requirements
International students must be aware that transfer between programmes is likely to require application for a new visa. Whilst the department will provide every support, it is the student responsibility to ensure the visa regulations are complied with.
- A level
- AAA
- Required subjects
Maths and either electronics or a science subject (computer science, physics, chemistry or biology)
- Excluded subjects
Excluding General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Global Perspectives and Research, and Thinking Skills.
- IB score
- 36
- IB requirements
including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches = 5/6 at Higher Level or 6/7 at Standard Level, and Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation = 5/6 at Higher Level only. And 5/6 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry or physics.
- Additional entry requirements
Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
- UK entry requirements
Alternative qualifications
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
Contextual offers
We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.
BTEC/Access/HND qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
As part of the application process all applicants will receive an invitation to have a chat with an academic member of staff.
Foundation progression options
A foundation year is available for those with BBB grades.
Mature Students
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.
- Other requirements
International students must be aware that transfer between programmes is likely to require application for a new visa. Whilst the department will provide every support, it is the student responsibility to ensure the visa regulations are complied with.