Entry requirements
Offers are generally based on grades achieved in three A Levels (or equivalent).
- Standard offer: A*AA
- Standard IB offer: Diploma 36 points overall, or 7,6,6 in 3 Higher Level Certificates*
- Alternative offer: AAA plus an A in the EPQ
- 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*
- Applicants receiving an alternative offer as a result of studying a project-based qualification (above) will be given both the standard and alternative offers
- GCSE Mathematics C/4 required if A Level Maths is not being studied
- Excluded subjects: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Thinking Skills, Global Perspectives
*For the full IB Diploma, minimum HL grade 5 is required in the relevant science subjects with the exception of HL Mathematics Analysis and Approaches - HL6 is required in this subject to study mathematics streams.
If meeting the conditions from 3 Higher Level Certificates only, typically HL6 must be achieved in all required sciences.
- All streams require at least 2 science subjects.
- If the stream you are interested in contains Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics then these subjects are required at A level/Higher level.
- For some streams this means there are three required subjects e.g. Biology-Chemistry and Maths needs all three at A level/higher level
- For some streams it means there are two required subjects and your third subject 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 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 science A Level required. In this case you can have any 2 sciences 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.
Please check the prospectus for more detail about stream requirements
Streams are formally chosen in early September before you arrive. If you are unsure which streams you are eligible for please contact us.
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