Biological Sciences MBiol

Entry Requirements:

• Applicants from Taiwan:
• A-levels, International Baccalaureate, SATs: Students offering A-levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 28 points or SATs can apply for direct entry to year one of undergraduate programmes.
• General Entry Requirements:
• A levels:
AAB
• Applicants with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are eligible for a reduction in grade requirements.
For this course, the offer is ABB with A in the EPQ.
• T levels: T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.
Applicants should contact the university to discuss specific requirements.
• GCSE: 4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics
• Subject requirements:
• Biological and Medical Sciences (C130) and Biochemistry (C700):
Biology and Chemistry at A level
• Pharmacology (B210):
Chemistry and a second science, preferably Biology, at A level
• Anatomy and Human Biology (B110), Human Physiology (B120), Biological Sciences (C100), Tropical Disease Biology (C111), Zoology (C300), Genetics (C400), Microbiology (C500) and Bioveterinary Science (D900):
Biology and a second science, preferably Chemistry, at A level. Also accepted as a second science: Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Geology and Applied Science.
• For science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required.
• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*D*D in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
• For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*D*D in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
• BTEC Applied Science unit requirements: View the BTEC Applied Science unit requirements.
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points, including 6 in Higher Level Biology, and 5 in another Higher Level Subject
• Irish Leaving Certificate:
H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H3
• Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher:
Not accepted without Advanced Highers at grades ABB
• Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced:
Accepted at grade B as equivalent to a third non-science A level at grade B.
• Access: 45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit.
15 Distinctions are required in each of Biology and Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics and English grade C/4 also required.
• International qualifications: Entry requirements for applicants from Taiwan.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5
• TOEFL iBT: 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17 and speaking 19
• Duolingo English Test: 120 overall, with no component below 95
• Pearson PTE Academic: 61 overall, with no component below 59
• LanguageCert Academic: 70 overall, with no skill below 60
• Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500: Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking and listening.
Speaking and listening must be separately endorsed on the certificate.
• Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0990: Grade 4 overall, with Merit in speaking and listening
• Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0510/0511: 0510: Grade B overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking.
Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0511: Grade B overall.
• Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0993/0991: 0993: Grade 6 overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking.
Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0991: Grade 6 overall.
• International Baccalaureate: Standard Level grade 5 or Higher Level grade 4 in English B, English Language and Literature, or English Language
• The length of Pre-Sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.

Contextual Offers:

• Based on your personal circumstances, you may automatically qualify for up to a two-grade reduction in the entry requirements needed for this course.
• Applications from mature students are welcome.