| Additional Requirements |
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| Course specific requirements: |
All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview. Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and Occupational Health checks before starting the course. |
| Admissions test required? |
No |
| Audition required? |
No |
| Criminal check (DBS) required? |
Yes |
| Criminal check (DBS) further details: |
Applicants must pass Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting the course. |
| Health checks required? |
Yes |
| Health checks further details: |
Applicants must pass Occupational Health check before starting the course. |
| Interview required? |
Yes |
| Interview further details: |
All shortlisted applicants will need to attend an interview. |
| Portfolio required? |
No |
| Other required? |
No |
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| Requirement Summary |
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| 120-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including a minimum of 32 points from a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). A levels in Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered. BTEC Extended Diploma in a Science based subject and Science based Access to Higher Education awards are also welcomed. |
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| Access to HE Diploma |
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| Further details: |
122-128 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science) /122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Health-based), with no more than 6 level 3 credits at Pass in science subjects. |
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| Level 2 Qualifications |
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| GCSE subjects and grades required: |
GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above, or equivalent/GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above, or equivalent. |
| Are Key Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? |
Yes |
| Are Functional Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? |
Yes |
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| Tariff Score |
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| UCAS Tariff Entry Requirement |
120-128 |
| UCAS Tariff Further Details |
120-128 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent, including a minimum of 32 points from a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). A levels in Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered. |
| Accepted? |
Yes |
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| English, Welsh and Northern Irish Qualifications |
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 GCE A/AS level |
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| Advanced Subsidiary |
| Not accepted |
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| A level |
| Entry requirement: |
ABB-BBB |
| Further details: |
120-128 points from 3 A levels, including a minimum of 32 points from a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). A levels in Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered. |
| BTEC (QCF) |
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| Subsidiary Diploma |
| Further details: |
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. |
| Diploma |
| Further details: |
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. |
| Extended Diploma |
| Entry requirement: |
DDM |
| Further details: |
Must be in a Science subject. |
| BTEC (RQF) |
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| National Extended Certificate |
| Further details: |
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. |
| National Diploma |
| Further details: |
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications. |
| National Extended Diploma |
| Entry requirement: |
DDM |
| Further details: |
Must be in a Science subject. |
| Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma (core plus options) |
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| Acceptability: |
Acceptable on its own |
| Subjects and grades required: |
120-128 points from Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma including 2 A levels, with 32 points from a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) |
| Additional Information: |
Science subject preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, but will consider Applied Science, PE, Psychology or Sports Science. |
| Welsh Baccalaureate (Core plus Principal Learning) |
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| Overall Tariff Score: |
120-128 |
| Acceptability: |
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications |
| Which lines of Learning/Points/Grades are accepted for entry: |
Please see below: |
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Business Administration & Finance at grade C |
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Construction and the Built Environment at grade C |
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Creative and Media at grade C |
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Engineering at grade C |
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Environmental and Land-Based Studies at grade C |
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Hair and Beauty Studies at grade C |
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Hospitality at grade C |
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Information Technology at grade C |
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Manufacturing and Product Design at grade C |
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Public Services at grade C |
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Retail Business at grade C |
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Society, Health & Development at grade C |
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Sport and Active Leisure at grade C |
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Travel and Tourism at grade C |
| Additional Information: |
An A level in a Science subject at grade C (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). A levels in Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered. |
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| Scottish Qualifications |
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| Scottish Higher |
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| Not accepted |
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| Scottish Advanced Higher
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| Further details: |
120-128 Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers, including a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics)at grade D. Advanced Highers in Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered. |
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| Core Skills |
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| Are Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs? |
No |
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| Other UCAS Tariff Qualifications |
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| Irish Leaving Certificate |
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| Acceptability: |
Acceptable on its own |
| Subjects and grades required: |
B1 B2 B2 B3 C1 - A2 B1 B2 B3 B3 at Higher Level, including a Higher Level in a Science subject at B2. |
| Additional Information: |
Science subject preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics, but will consider Applied Science, PE, Psychology or Sports Science. |
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| Irish Leaving Certificate (New grading scheme from 2017) |
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| Entry requirement: |
H3 H3 H3 H3 H3 - H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 |
| Further details: |
To include a Higher Level Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) at H3. Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered. |
| International Baccalaureate |
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| Entry requirement: |
29-30 |
| Further details: |
29 points from the IB Diploma. 664 at Higher Level, to include 5 points from a Higher Level in a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered - 30 points from the IB Diploma. 665 at Higher Level, to include 5 points from a Higher Level in a Science subject (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics). Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered. 4 points from Standard Level English and Mathematics (if not passed at GCSE grade C). |
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| Extended Project Qualification |
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| Further details: |
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications |
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| Cambridge Pre-U Diploma |
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| Further details: |
Cambridge Pre-U score of 56-60, to include a Principal Subject in Science (preferably Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) at M3. Applied Science, PE, Psychology and Sports Science are considered. |
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| T Levels |
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| T Level in Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development |
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| Entry Requirement |
Not Acceptable |
| Further Details |
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| T Level in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning |
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| Entry Requirement |
Not Acceptable |
| Further Details |
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| T Level in Education and Childcare |
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| Entry Requirement |
Not Acceptable |
| Further Details |
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| T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction |
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| Entry Requirement |
Not Acceptable |
| Further Details |
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| T Level in Digital Business Services |
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| Entry Requirement |
Not Acceptable |
| Further Details |
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| T Level in Digital Support and Services |
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| Entry Requirement |
Not Acceptable |
| Further Details |
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| T Level in Health |
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| Entry Requirement |
Not Acceptable |
| Further Details |
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| T Level in Healthcare Science |
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| Entry Requirement |
Merit |
| Further Details |
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| T Level in Onsite Construction |
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| Entry Requirement |
Not Acceptable |
| Further Details |
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| T Level in Science |
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| Entry Requirement |
Merit |
| Further Details |
Acceptable Occupational Specialisms: Laboratory sciences, Metrology sciences |
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| English Language Requirements |
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| International English Language Testing System: |
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| English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5. |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken before January 2015): |
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| An overall CAE score of 67 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill. |
| Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken before January 2015): |
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| An overall CPE score of 51 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill. |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015): |
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| An overall score of 185 with no component score less than 176. |
| Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT: |
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| 100 with a minimum of 24 in Reading, 23 in Listening, 25 in Speaking and 24 in Writing |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): |
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| An overall score of 68 with a minimum of 61 in each skill. |
| HKDSE English Language Examination: |
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| An overall score of 5* with a minimum of 4 in each component. |
| Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE): |
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| Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
| European Baccalaureate English Language 1: |
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| A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 1. |
| European Baccalaureate English Language 2: |
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| A minimum of 7.0 in the European Baccalaureate English Language 2. |
