Specific Academic Requirements

Accountancy

Minimum maths grade:

  • 7 for GCSE
  • B for Nat5

Biology & Chemistry

Studying Biology or Chemistry plus one of the below subjects:

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Geography
  • Geology
  • Environmental Science
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • Computer Science

Engineering & Physics

Studying at least one of the following subjects:

  • Mathematics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Physics

Scottish students should intend to take Higher Physics by the end of S6

Medicine

Must be taking all A-Levels/Highers; BTECs are not accepted for Medicine sector.

Studying Chemistry and at least one of the following subjects:

  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Further Mathematics
  • Physics

Scottish students: Scottish students can take additional Highers in S6, so if they’re not currently taking Chemistry/one of the other requirements they’ll need to take in S6

Medicine students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland:

  • Achieved at least 5 A/7 grades at GCSE
  • A/7 in Mathematics and all Sciences/both Combined Science grades
  • Care Experienced Students: Need 3 A/7s at GCSE

Medicine students in Scotland:

  • Achieved at least five A/B grades at National 5
  • A/B grades in all Sciences and Mathematics
  • Care Experienced Students: Need 3 A/Bs at Nat5