Language Requirements
Qualification Requirements
A Levels
AAB including Chemistry and either Physics, Biology or Mathematics. A-Level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer alongside an A in the EPQ.
T Levels
Not accepted.
BTEC
Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science). Specific modules required or A Level Chemistry grade B. Excludes Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration. See below for accepted subjects and combinations.
Contextual Offer
A Level BBB including Chemistry and either Physics, Biology or Mathematics
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science) with specific modules OR DDM in Applied Science, or Applied Science (Medical Science/Biomedical Science) plus B at A-Level Chemistry
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
Scottish Highers
AAAAA including Chemistry and either Physics, Biology or Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC including Chemistry and and either Physics, Biology or Mathematics. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3 including Chemistry and and either Physics, Biology or Mathematics.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted.
International Baccalaureate
33 with HL 5 in Chemistry and HL5 in a second Science from Biology, Physics or Mathematics.
GCSE
You are required to have English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above, and Mathematics at a minimum of Grade B or Grade 5 or above at GCSE.
English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in all components) for year 1 entry