UK entry requirements |
A level |
AAB
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.
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Required subjects |
A levels Any subjects at A level to include, at most, only one of biology or chemistry at AS level or A level*
A pass in science practical tests will be required, where these are assessed separately.
GCSEs Five GCSEs at grade 7 (A). Minimum of grade 6 (B) in chemistry** and maths. Minimum of grade 4 (C) in English language.
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IB score |
34 overall with grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level, including only one of chemistry and biology. |
Alternative qualifications
Access courses
We will consider applicants who have undertaken access courses on an individual basis.
- 60 credits overall with 45 credits at level 3 and 30 credits at distinction
- Minimum GCSE grade of 6 (B) in maths and 4 (C) in English Language
BTEC
- DDD in BTEC National Extended Diploma. Subjects considered on an individual basis
- Five GCSEs at grade 7 (A). Minimum of grade 6 (B) in chemistry** and maths. Minimum grade of 4 (C) in English language
Scottish Advanced Highers
- Minimum grades of AA in Advanced Higher level, including one of biology or chemistry
- Minimum grades of AABBB in Higher level, including one of biology or chemistry
- Minimum of five grade As in National level 5, including grade B in chemistry and maths. Minimum of grade C in English language
Degree
- First undergraduate degree, or a postgraduate degree such as a Masters or PhD in a non-animal, non-biology or non-chemistry-related subject
- GCSE Grade B (6) in maths and grade 4 (C) in English language
Or
- 2:1 undergraduate degree, in a non-animal, non-biology or non-chemistry-related subject
- A level grades BB, including only one of biology or chemistry*
- GCSE Grade B (6) in maths and grade 4 (C) in English language
Or
- 2:2 undergraduate degree, in a non-animal, non-biology or non-chemistry-related subject
- A level grades AAB, including only one of biology or chemistry*
- GCSE Grade B (6) in maths and grade 4 (C) in English language
Registered Veterinary Nurses
Registered Veterinary Nurses can apply with RVN qualification, with supporting GCSE grades of 6 (B) in maths and 4(C) in English language.
*excluding citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives.
**or double science or core science, additional science, further additional science.
International entry requirements |
IB score |
34 overall with grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level, including only one of chemistry and biology. |
IELTS |
7.5 (no less than 7.0 in any element) |
High school qualifications |
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country |
A level |
AAB |
Required subjects |
A levels Any subjects at A level to include, at most, only one of biology or chemistry at AS level or A level*
A pass in science practical tests will be required, where these are assessed separately.
GCSEs Five GCSEs at grade 7 (A). Minimum of grade 6 (B) in chemistry** and maths. Minimum of grade 4 (C) in English language.
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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.
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.
We will consider other qualifications taken by international students on an individual basis. These qualifications will need to be equivalent to our A level and GCSE requirements.
*excluding citizenship studies, critical thinking, general studies and global perspectives.
**or double science or core science, additional science, further additional science.