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Chemical Sciences
Entry requirements
All applications are looked at individually by members of the Admissions
team. You will also be required to attend an interview.
A/AS-levels
Tariff/Grades requirement: All programmes (F100, F103, F1C7, F152, F153) require 300
points at A2 level, and chemistry A2 with a minimum grade B. Mathematics to at least AS
level is also desirable. Biology A2 and chemistry A2 with a minimum grade C are required
for Biochemistry (C700).
Additional information: In addition to specifically-required subjects, other A2 level subjects
that may be accepted include: another science subject (preferable), English, a language;
a traditional humanities subject or a social science. A fourth subject at AS level is not
required if 3 A2 level subjects are offered. Usually GCSE mathematics grade C and GCSE
English grade C (or equivalent) are required.
Excluded subjects: General studies.
Vocational or
applied A-levels
BTEC National
Certificate
(12 units)
(excluding early years)
BTEC National
Diploma (18 units)
(excluding early years)
International
Baccalaureate
Vocational subjects at A2 level are only accepted with high grades and only for certain
programmes.
Acceptability: Acceptable only when combined with relevant A2 levels.
Subjects and grades required: We will consider applications on a case by case basis from
students with BTEC National Certificate in combination with relevant A2 levels, where
there is clear evidence of exceptional quality and when we are satisfied that the
qualification offered is of sufficient academic rigour; this will involve an interview prior
to any offer being made.
Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
We will also consider applications on a case by case basis from students with BTEC
National Diploma, where there is clear evidence of exceptional quality and when we are
satisfied that the qualification offered is of sufficient academic rigour; this will involve an
interview prior to any offer being made.
Acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Subjects and grades required: 32 points overall • Chemistry-based programmes (F100,
F103, F1C7, F152, F153): 32 points overall, must include chemistry (HL) and two other
subjects to be specified (HL or SL) with grade 5 and mathematics desirable •
Biochemistry (C700): 32 points overall. Must include biology (HL) and chemistry (HL)
with a grade 5 and another subject to be specified (HL or SL) at grade 5.