Apply for entry to second year | Undergraduate study

You can apply to enter the second year of many of our science, engineering and biomedical sciences degree programmes, and most art and design degree programmes.

For all other degree programmes, we only consider applications for second-year entry in exceptional circumstances.

Consideration for first-year entry

If you have applied for second-year entry but you do not hold the necessary entry qualifications, your application will be considered for first-year entry, where competition allows. This does not guarantee that you will receive an offer for first-year entry.

If you have any questions about applying for entry to second year, contact us for advice.

Grades you will need

You can find details of the SQA, A level and IB grades required for entry to second year listed in our degree finder against relevant degrees programmes.

Degree finder

If you are studying for other qualifications, contact us for advice about requirements.

This article was published on 2026-03-02