Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons) entry requirements Find your entry requirements This page contains the full listing of entry requirements for UK qualifications for this degree programme. To find your specific UK or international entry requirements, visit the degree programme page and select your country and qualification type. Use our entry requirements finder To apply for this programme and be considered for an offer, you will need:academic qualifications (for example, from school or college)evidence of your English language ability (for example, from school or an English language test) SQA Highers SQA Highers: standard entry requirements These are the standard Higher entry requirements for this programme.To view the minimum Higher entry requirements we set for widening access Plus Flag applicants, select ‘SQA Highers: widening access requirements’ from the dropdown.You can find out more about our minimum requirements, and check whether you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offers The Higher grades you need to be considered for an offer These are the grades most applicants needed to receive an offer in recent years: AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred) BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. What do these grades mean? Required subjects The grades you use to meet our entry requirements must include the following at Higher: Biology at B Chemistry at B Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. Your other Highers can be in any other subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. See approved subjects National 5s required You must also have the following at National 5: Mathematics at B English at C Second year entry requirements There are a limited number of places for second year entry each year. Achieving the required grades does not guarantee an offer for direct entry into second year. You will not be considered for second year entry where you: are applying with resit qualifications have taken your final examinations over more than one academic year have a gap in study since completing your eligible high school qualifications To be considered for direct entry to Year 2, you will need to meet all the requirements listed. AB in Advanced Highers in Biology and Chemistry Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirements Scottish qualifications SQA Highers: minimum entry requirements (for widening access applicants) Who is eligible for our minimum entry requirements? These entry requirements are for applicants who are permanent residents in the UK and eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer.You can find out more, and check if you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offersIf you’re not eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offer, then you will need to meet the standard entry requirements. To view the standard entry requirements, select: ‘SQA Highers: standard requirements’ from the dropdown. The Higher grades you need to be considered for an offer ABBB by end of S6 BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. What do these grades mean? Required subjects The grades you use to meet our entry requirements must include the following at Higher: Biology at B Chemistry at B Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. Your other Highers can be in any other subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. See approved subjects National 5s required You must also have the following at National 5: Mathematics at B English at C Second year entry requirements Direct entry to this programme in Year 2 may be possible, but to apply you will need to meet higher grade requirements. To find out what grades and subjects you will need to be considered for an offer, select ‘SQA Highers: standard requirements’ from the dropdown and read the section on second year entry. Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirements Scottish qualifications English language requirements You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. School qualifications we accept We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:SQA National 5 English at CGCSE English at C or 4Level 2 Certificate English at CInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.Other qualifications we acceptWe also accept other qualifications from around the world.English language qualifications and tests we accept English language tests we accept If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 169 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 6 in each component. Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 135 in each component. Other English language tests we accept We also accept other types of English language tests. English language qualifications and tests we accept How old your English language qualifications can be Qualifications no more than two years oldQualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:IELTSTOEFLTrinity ISEOxford ELLTQualifications no more than three and a half years oldAll other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories A levels A levels: standard entry requirements These are the standard A level entry requirements for this programme.To view the minimum A level entry requirements we set for widening access Plus Flag applicants, select ‘A levels: widening access requirements’ from the dropdown.You can find out more about our minimum requirements, and check whether you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offers The A level grades you need to be considered for an offer These are the grades most applicants needed to receive an offer in recent years: AAB in one year What do these grades mean? Required subjects The grades you use to meet our entry requirements must include the following at A level: Biology at B Chemistry at B Mathematics or Physics is recommended. Your other A level can be in any other subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. See approved subjects GCSEs required You must also have the following at GCSE: Mathematics at B or 6 English at C or 4 Second year entry requirements There are a limited number of places for second year entry each year. Achieving the required grades does not guarantee an offer for direct entry into second year. You will not be considered for second year entry where you: are applying with resit qualifications have taken your final examinations over more than one academic year have a gap in study since completing your eligible high school qualifications To be considered for direct entry to Year 2, you will need to meet all the requirements listed. AAB in one year to include Biology and Chemistry Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirementsEnglish, Welsh and Northern Irish qualifications A levels minimum requirements (for widening access applicants) Who is eligible for our minimum entry requirements? These entry requirements are for applicants who are permanent residents in the UK and eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer.You can find out more, and check if you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offersIf you’re not eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offer, then you will need to meet the standard entry requirements. To view the standard entry requirements, select: ‘A levels: standard requirements’ from the dropdown. The A level grades you need to be considered for an offer ABB What do these grades mean? Required subjects The grades you use to meet our entry requirements must include the following at A level: Biology at B Chemistry at B Mathematics or Physics is recommended. Your other A level can be in any other subject, except the few subjects we do not accept. See approved subjects GCSEs required You must also have the following at GCSE: Mathematics at B or 6 English at C or 4 Second year entry requirements Direct entry to this programme in Year 2 may be possible, but to apply you will need to meet higher grade requirements. To find out what grades and subjects you will need to be considered for an offer, select ‘A levels: standard requirements’ from the dropdown and read the section on second year entry. Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirementsEnglish, Welsh and Northern Irish qualifications English language requirements You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. School qualifications we accept We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:SQA National 5 English at CGCSE English at C or 4Level 2 Certificate English at CInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.Other qualifications we acceptWe also accept other qualifications from around the world.English language qualifications and tests we accept English language tests we accept If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 169 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 6 in each component. Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 135 in each component. Other English language tests we accept We also accept other types of English language tests. English language qualifications and tests we accept How old your English language qualifications can be Qualifications no more than two years oldQualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:IELTSTOEFLTrinity ISEOxford ELLTQualifications no more than three and a half years oldAll other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories International Baccalaureate (IB) International Baccalaureate (IB): standard entry requirements These are the standard IB entry requirements for this programme.To view the minimum IB entry requirements we set for widening access Plus Flag applicants, select ‘IB: widening access requirements’ from the dropdown.You can find out more about our minimum requirements, and check whether you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offers The IB grades you need to be considered for an offer These are the grades most applicants needed to receive an offer in recent years: 34 points with 655 at HL What do these grades mean? Required subjects The grades you use to meet our entry requirements must include the following at HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6 Mathematics or Physics is recommended. Your other HL can be in any other subject. Standard Levels (SLs) required You must also have the following at SL: English at 5 Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5 If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma, we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4. Second year entry requirements There are a limited number of places for second year entry each year. Achieving the required grades does not guarantee an offer for direct entry into second year. You will not be considered for second year entry where you: are applying with resit qualifications have taken your final examinations over more than one academic year have a gap in study since completing your eligible high school qualifications To be considered for direct entry to Year 2, you will need to meet all the requirements listed. 36 points with 666 at HL to include Biology and Chemistry Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirementsInternational qualifications International Baccalaureate (IB): minimum entry requirements (for widening access applicants) Who is eligible for our minimum entry requirements? These requirements are for applicants who are permanent residents in the UK and eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer.You can find out more, and check if you are eligible to be considered for a widening access Plus Flag offer, by visiting our widening access offers page.Widening access offersIf you’re not eligible for a widening access Plus Flag offer, then you will need to meet the standard entry requirements. To view the standard entry requirements, select: ‘IB: standard requirements’ from the dropdown. The IB grades you need to be considered for an offer 32 points with 655 at HL What do these grades mean? Required subjects The grades you use to meet our entry requirements must include the following at HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6 Mathematics or Physics is recommended. Your other HL can be in any other subject. Standard Levels (SLs) required You must also have the following at SL: English at 5 Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5 If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma, we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4. Second year entry requirements Direct entry to this programme in Year 2 may be possible, but to apply you will need to meet higher grade requirements. To find out what grades and subjects you will need to be considered for an offer, select ‘IB: standard requirements’ from the dropdown and read the section on second year entry. Learn more about our entry requirements Understanding our entry requirementsInternational qualifications English language requirements You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. School qualifications we accept We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:SQA National 5 English at CGCSE English at C or 4Level 2 Certificate English at CInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.Other qualifications we acceptWe also accept other qualifications from around the world.English language qualifications and tests we accept English language tests we accept If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 169 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 6 in each component. Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 135 in each component. Other English language tests we accept We also accept other types of English language tests. English language qualifications and tests we accept How old your English language qualifications can be Qualifications no more than two years oldQualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:IELTSTOEFLTrinity ISEOxford ELLTQualifications no more than three and a half years oldAll other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories Other Other UK qualifications for first year entry If your qualifications are not listed here, check our entry requirements pages to find out what we accept. Scottish qualifications English, Welsh and Northern Irish qualifications Mature applicants (including adult returners) You are generally considered to be a mature applicant if you will be aged 21, or over, at the start of your degree programme. You will need to meet the standard entry requirements unless you are also an adult returner. What is an adult returner? We will consider you to be an adult returner if: you have had a break of at least 3 years in your formal education, and you do not have an undergraduate degree, and you have completed relevant accredited study within the past 3 years (for example, a SWAP programme, HNC/HND, or an access to HE diploma) Adult returner applicants entry requirements English language requirements You must prove that you can read, write, listen and speak in the English language at a level that will allow you to succeed in your studies.This is the case for all applicants, including UK nationals.You can meet our English language requirements with qualifications from school or an English language test. School qualifications we accept We accept any of the following, at the specified grade or higher:SQA National 5 English at CGCSE English at C or 4Level 2 Certificate English at CInternational Baccalaureate (IB) Standard Level English at 5 (English ab initio is not accepted for entry)Before you apply, check the required subjects for this programme, as you may need a higher English grade to meet the academic requirements.Other qualifications we acceptWe also accept other qualifications from around the world.English language qualifications and tests we accept English language tests we accept If you don’t have school qualifications that meet our requirements, we accept any of the following English language tests, at the specified grade or higher: IELTS Academic: total 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 92 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. C1 Advanced (CAE) / C2 Proficiency (CPE): total 176 with at least 169 in each component. Trinity ISE: ISE II with distinctions in all four components. Oxford ELLT: total 7 with at least 6 in each component. Oxford Test of English Advanced: total 145 with at least 135 in each component. Other English language tests we accept We also accept other types of English language tests. English language qualifications and tests we accept How old your English language qualifications can be Qualifications no more than two years oldQualifications from the following English language tests must be no more than two years old from the start date of this programme, regardless of your nationality:IELTSTOEFLTrinity ISEOxford ELLTQualifications no more than three and a half years oldAll other types of English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of this programme.If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country or region, there is no time limit on how old these other types of English language qualifications can be.Check the UKVI list of majority English-speaking countries and territories Find your entry requirements This page contains the full listing of entry requirements for UK qualifications for this degree programme. To find your specific UK or international entry requirements, visit the degree programme page and select your country and qualification type. Use our entry requirements finder
