Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. However, competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Advanced entry
Advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3 is possible for students with suitable qualifications.
Minimum year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBBB includes Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
BBCC includes Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
A Level
BCC, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Science.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.
A Level grade C
Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 including a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, and 4, including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) at minimum grade 5.
European Baccalaureate
70% with Grade 7 in three subjects, including Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
T Level
Grade M
T Level must be completed in a Science subject, or Level Science may be required.
Minimum Year 2
SQA Advanced Higher
BBC to include Biology
A Level
BBB to include Biology
HNC
Pass in a related subject* with a B in the graded unit.
*Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Applied Bioscience, Applied Animal Biology or Wildlife and Conservation Management
Minimum Year 3
HND
Pass in a related subject* with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.
*Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Applied Animal Biology, Environmental Management, and Sustainability, Wildlife and Conservation Management