A level
Three A levels to include at least a B/C in Chemistry and one further subject from the below:
Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Biology or Human Biology, Use of Maths, Applied Science, Science in the Environment, Engineering,
Psychology or Design Technology – Product Design Economics.

BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma
Candidates may be interviewed before an offer is made. 18 units, Grade DMM. Science related including chemistry units.

Access to Higher Education at level 3
Candidates may be interviewed before an offer is made. Pass in Access to HE Diploma in Science with at least 33 credits at Merit and / or Distinction and to include at least 15 credits in Chemistry with Merit including Ordinary Level Grade C/4 Maths and English

Welsh Baccalaureate
Can be used to replace one A level alongside two others to include chemistry.

Irish Leaving Certificate
112 points to include H3 in chemistry

International Baccalaureate
28 overall to include 5/4 at HL Chemistry, plus one further from table above sciences subjects.
English and Maths accepted within
If Advanced Level = 4+ (A1) or 5 (A2/B)
If Standard Level = 5+ (A1) or 6 (A2/B)

If overseas and not studying English within IB, must have IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all other elements. Read more about International students – English language requirements

A level: A typical offer will be 104-112 points, minimum 3 A levels to include a grade C in chemistry. General studies is excluded.

BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM – science related including chemistry units.

BTEC National Diploma modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.

International Baccalaureate: 26–27 overall to include grade 4 at higher level chemistry.

If you are an international student and not studying English within IB, you must have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 33 level 3 credits at merit and/or distinction, which must include 15 level 3 credits in chemistry with merit. The remaining units should come from science related units. Suitable Diplomas might include science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing.

T level: Merit: Science pathway, which must include Laboratory Sciences as the occupational specialism.

English language requirements .

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary .