Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
A level
BCC preferably including STEM subject/science A-level
Subjects may include Geography, Economics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Environmental Technology/Science, Physical Education, Single Award Science, ICT, Nutrition and Food Science, Single Award Life & Health Sciences, Software Systems Development. Applied Science Double Award also acceptable.
Provided the above subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades.
Irish Leaving Certificate
104 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher Level or minimum of O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
International Baccalaureate
Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points to include 12 at Higher Level to include Higher or Subsidiary Level in English Language and Mathematics Grade 4 or above.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
Overall profile of 60% overall with 60% in each level 3 module (NI 120 Credit Access Course). To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics.
Pass GB Access to Higher Education course with 12 Distinctions and 30 Merits and 3 passes.
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance requirements for admissions to a first degree course and hold GCSE passes at grade C/grade 4 or above(or equivalent) in Maths and English.
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)