Natural Sciences BSc Hons

 Including 7,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. Alternative Offer: 36, including 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects and an A in the Extended Essay. If you choose to study Higher Level Maths, we require Analysis and Approaches. We do not accept ‘Applications and Interpretations’.

6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element)

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won’t need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country

Subjects required depend on the stream you want to pursue.

The subjects required depend on your chosen stream but include a minimum of A in the required subjects for your stream. This is usually from biology, chemistry, maths, and physics (see Year One for a full list of required subjects).

A pass is normally required in science practical tests, where these are assessed separately.

Cambridge Pre-U qualifications can replace A levels in required subjects.

GCSE

GCSE English and Maths at C/4

General Studies, Critical Thinking, CIE Global Perspectives, CIE Thinking Skills and Citizenship Studies are not accepted.

All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2023 entry.

A*AA

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

• Access to HE Diploma
• Advanced Diploma
• BTEC HND/HNC
• BTEC Extended Diploma

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

Contextual offers

We recognise the potential of talented students from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement at school or college. These offers are usually one grade lower than the advertised entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must have Home/UK fee status and meet specific criteria – check if you’re eligible.

AAA plus an A in the EPQ, or A in the Individual Project component of the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

Applicants receiving an alternative offer as a result of studying a project-based qualification (above), will be given both the Standard and Alternative Offers.

Foundation progression options

If you didn’t take the right A Levels to study your chosen degree course or you don’t expect to meet the entry requirements but you do meet our specific criteria, there is the option to study the Science with Foundation Year course. If you satisfy the progression requirements (65%) then you can progress to any of the streams without maths in natural sciences.

Learn more about our Science with Foundation Year course. This course is only open to UK students, if you’re an EU/International applicant please visit our Kaplan webpage.

Mature Students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

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