Admission Requirements
To enter ICP courses students must meet both the Academic and English language requirements.
English language requirements
The language of instruction at ICP is English. To attain entry into the undergraduate or postgraduate pathway, you must be able to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency. You can do this by obtaining one of the results shown in the table below.
| Pathway | Postgraduate pathway | ||
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Stage 1 (University Foundation) |
Stage 2 (First Year Degree) |
Stage 1 (Pre-Master's) |
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IELTS |
5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) |
6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) |
6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) |
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TOEFL iBT |
72 with a minimum of: |
79 with a minimum of: |
79 with a minimum of: |
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Pearson Test of English (PTE) |
51 points with a minimum of 51 in each component |
54 points with a minimum of 51 in each component |
54 points with a minimum of 51 in each component |
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ICP also works in partnership with Language Specialists International (LSI) to deliver English language tuition from IELTS 4.0 upwards. Situated next to ICP, LSI is the perfect place to improve your English and enter an Undergraduate or Postgraduate pathway at the University of Portsmouth. For more details please visit www.lsi-international.co.uk or email admission.uk@navitas.com |
English language preparation
ICP's Pre-sessional English Language takes place in the same classrooms as our academic courses, so students studying English language are part of the ICP student body and have access to the same university facilities as those in academic courses. Successful completion of your Pre-sessional course guarantees you a place on the following academic stage at ICP.
You will be eligible to apply for one visa for your entire pathway - from your entry at ICP (including Pre-Sessional English if required) through to graduation from the University of Portsmouth.
By completing a Pre-sessional English language course at ICP, you will:
- increase your understanding of English
- improve your pronunciation, grammatical skills and reading comprehension
- develop a broad, academically useful vocabulary
- improve your ability to participate in seminars and take useful lecture notes
- build on your writing skills for essays, reports and assignments
- become confident at public speaking and delivering presentations
- develop research skills so you can read academic texts, journals and papers efficiently and effectively
- develop the independent study skills required for success in a university environment
Pre-sessional English language entry requirements
| Course | Entry Requirement | Duration |
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Pre-sessional English for Undergraduate / Stage 1 (University Foundation) entry |
UKVI IELTS 5.0 (minimum 4.5 in all components) |
One semester |
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Pre-sessional English for Undergraduate / Stage 2 (First Year Degree) entry |
UKVI IELTS 5.0 (minimum 4.5 in all components) |
One semester |
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Pre-sessional English for Postgraduate / Stage 1 (Pre-Master's) entry |
UKVI IELTS 5.0 (minimum 4.5 in all components) |
One semester |
Academic entry requirements
| Country | Stage 1 University Foundation | Stage 2 First Year Degree Accounting and Finance/Business/ Hospitality Management | Stage 2 First Year Degree Engineering* /Property Development | Stage 2 First Year Degree Science ** | Stage 1 Pre-Masters |
| Albania | Successful completion of Dëftesë Pjekurie (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) / Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore (Diploma of State Matura) with 5 subjects pass with Grade 5 or above | ||||
| Angola | Habilitação Literárias Pass overall - 12 | Pre-university Certificate: Diploma | Successful completion of Year 12 equivalent to 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level | Successful completion of Year 12 equivalent to 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of Licenciado |
| Armenia | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 6.0 or Completion of Junior Specialised Diploma | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 7.0 or Completion of Junior Specialised Diploma with grade B equivalent | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 7.0 or Completion of Junior Specialised Diploma with grade B equivalent | |
| Australia | Completion of Year 11 | Satisfactory VCE ATAR score or completion of Foundation/Cert IV | Satisfactory VCE ATAR score or completion of Foundation/Cert IV (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) | Successful completion of Year 12 equivalent to 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Austria | Reifeprüfung / Matura with grade 4 average | Reifeprüfung / Matura with grade 3 average | Reifeprüfung / Matura with grade 3 average | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree | |
| Bangladesh | Completion of HSC: GPA of 2.00 or grade C with no less than 45% in any subject | Completion of HSC: GPA 3.00 or grade B with no less than 55% in any subject | Completion of HSC: GPA 3.00 or grade B with no less than 60% in any subject | Completion of HSC: GPA 3.00 or grade B with no less than 60% in any subject (minimum 65% Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Bachelor degree in professional subject from a Public Institution - Minimum 2nd Division |
| Belarus | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 6.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 7.0 or Completion of Specialised Secondary Education with grade B equivalent | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 7.0 or Completion of Specialised Secondary Education with grade B equivalent | |
| Belgium | Case by case basis - variable grading systems: Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur/ Diplôme d’accès à l’enseignment supérieur (French-speaking community)/Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs(Flemish-speaking community/ Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German-speaking community) |
Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German- speaking Community) with 60% average Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur (French-speaking Community) with grade 10/20 Diploma van secundair onderwijs (Flemish-speaking Community) with grade 10/20 |
Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German- speaking Community) with 60% average Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur (French-speaking Community) with grade 10/20 Diploma van secundair onderwijs (Flemish-speaking Community) with grade 10/20 incl. Maths |
Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts (German- speaking Community) with 60% average Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur (French-speaking Community) with grade 10/20 Diploma van secundair onderwijs (Flemish-speaking Community) with grade 10/20 incl. Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Medio with grade 4 average | Certificado de Ensino Medio with grade 6 average | Certificado de Ensino Medio with min grade 7 average/Certificado de Ensino Medio with grade 7.5 average | Certificado de Ensino Medio with min grade 7 average / Certificado de Ensino Medio with grade 7.5 average (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Brunei | GCSE: 5 passes including Mathematics and English where required | 48 tariff points, from two A-level subjects | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Bulgaria | Diploma of Completed Secondary Specialised Education with grade 3 average | Completed Secondary Education OR Diploma za Zavarsheno Poluvisshe Obrazovanie (DZPO) with grade 3 average | Completed Secondary Education OR Diploma za Zavarsheno Poluvisshe Obrazovanie (DZPO) with grade 3.5 average, including grade 3.5 in Maths | Completed Secondary Education OR Diploma za Zavarsheno Poluvisshe Obrazovanie (DZPO) with grade 3.5 average, including grade 3.5 in relvant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree |
| Cambodia | Upper Secondary Education (Year 11) with grade C average | Upper Secondary Education (Year 12) with grade C average | Upper Secondary Education (Year 12) with grade B average | Upper Secondary Education (Year 12) with grade B average (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: minimum GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale |
| Cameroon | Successful completion of Baccalaureat of General Secondary Education with average 10 or above | 48 tariff points, from two A-level subjects or equivalent | Cameroon A-Levels: 3 passes at CDD or above/Cameroon A-Levels: 3 passes at CCD or above | Cameroon A-Levels: 3 passes at CCD or above (with subjects requirements) / A-Levels: 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Final Degree Year average of 10-11/20 |
| Canada | Completion of Grade 11: 60% Average | Completion of Grade 12: 65% Average / Ontario Secondary School Diploma – Advanced level, with 3 Grade 12 U, U/C or M courses. | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| China | Completion of Senior Middle 2: Minimum 70% | Completion of Senior Middle 3: Minimum 75% average | Completion of Senior Middle 3: Minimum 80% average with no less than 75% in any subject including Mathematics | Completion of Senior Middle 3: Minimum 80% average with minimum 85% Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics where required) | Successful completion of 3 year diploma from a MOE recognised college / Successful completion of 4-year self-taught degree from a MOE recognised college (Completion of Diploma certificate required) |
| Croatia | Svjedodžba o Završnom Ispitu (Certificate of Completed Education) with grade 2 average | Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate) with grade 2 average | Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate) with grade 3 average including maths | Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate) with grade 3 average including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree |
| Cyprus | Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 12 average | Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 14 average including Maths | Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 14 average including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree, pass grade | |
| Czech Republic | Completion of 2 years of Matura, Gymnasium or Stredni with grade 4 (pass) | Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 4 average | Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 3.5 average including Maths | Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 3.5 average including Maths and Science where required | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree, pass grade |
| Denmark | Folkeskolens 10 Klasseprøve / Folkeskolens Afgangsprøve (10th Form Advanced Leaving Examination) with grade 7 average | Bevis for Studentereksamen (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) at General upper secondary schools (gymnasium) | Bevis for Studentereksamen (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) at General upper secondary schools (gymnasium) grade 4 including maths | Bevis for Studentereksamen (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) at General upper secondary schools (gymnasium) grade 4, including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree, pass grade |
| Egypt | Certificate of Secondary Education with 60% average | Advanced Certificate of Secondary or Technical Education with 60% average | Advanced Certificate of Secondary or Technical Education with 68% average | Advanced Certificate of Secondary or Technical Education with 68% average (with subjects requirements) / 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Estonia | Lõputunnistus kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Education Certificate) Or Lõputunnistus põhihariduse baasil kutsekeskhariduse omandamise kohta (Vocational Secondary Education Certificate (post-basic education)) With grade 3 average |
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) OR Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate) With grade 3 average |
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) OR Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate) With grade 3 average including maths |
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) OR Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate) With grade 3 average including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) |
Completion of a recognised Degree: pass grade |
| Finland | Ammatillinen Perustutkinto / Yrkesinriktad Grundexamen (Vocational Upper Secondary Award) with grade 2 average | Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with grade 2 average | Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with grade 3 average including maths | Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) with grade 3 average including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Degree: pass grade |
| France | Brevet de Technicien / Brevet Professionnel / Brevet des Métiers d'Art / Brevet de Maîtrise / Brevet Technique des Métiers With grade 10 average |
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Professionnel / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technologique / Option Internationale du Baccalauréat With grade 10 average | Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Professionnel / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technologique / Option Internationale du Baccalauréat with grade 11 average including Maths. | Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Professionnel / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technologique / Option Internationale du Baccalauréat With grade 11 average including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required). | Completion of a recognised Degree: pass grade |
| Georgia | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education or Completion of Secondary Vocational Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 6.0 (on 10-point system) | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 7.0 (on 10-point system) | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 7.0 (on 10-point system) | |
| Germany | Hauptschulabschluss (awarded on completion of year 10) OR Realschulabschluss / Mittlere Reife / Mittlerer Schulabschluss / Erweiterter Realschulabschluss / Fachoberschulreife / Sekundarabschluss 1 OR Berufsfachschulabschluss (Assistentenberufe / Vollqualifizierende Berufsausbildung) (from 2013) With grade 5 average |
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur OR Fachgebundene Hochschulreife / Fachhochschulreife With grade 5 average |
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur OR Fachgebundene Hochschulreife / Fachhochschulreife With grade 4 average including Maths |
Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur OR Fachgebundene Hochschulreife / Fachhochschulreife With grade 4 average including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) |
Completion of a recognised Degree: pass grade |
| Ghana | Completion of SSCE (WAEC): 5 passes with average grade above D7 and English Language at C6 | SSCE (WAEC): 5 passes with average grades of C4/C5 and above, including English Language C6, or an OND | OND pass, with minimum GPA 2.4 our of 4 | OND pass, with minimum GPA 2.4 our of 4 (including Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Greece | Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 8 average | Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 12 average | Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 14 average including Maths | Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with grade 14 average including Maths and Science where required | Completion of a recognised Degree: pass grade |
| Gulf Cooperation Council States (Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) | Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 60% average | Diploma with minimum 2.0 out of 4, 80 UCAS tariff points, or a pass from a recognised foundation | Diploma with minimum 2.3 out of 4, 80 - 88 UCAS points, or a pass from a recognised foundation (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of Bachelors Degree: minimum GPA 2.2 on 4.0 scale | |
| Hong Kong | Progression to Form 6 | HKDSE - 333 (3322 also acceptable) or the equivalent of 48 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level | HKDSE: equivalent to 80 UCAS tariff points | HKDSE: equivalent to 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points (minimum grade 4 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Hungary | Szakközépiskola Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Vocational Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with grade 2 average | Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) with grade 2 average | Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) with grade 2 average including maths | Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) with grade 2 average including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Degree |
| India | Completion of All India or State Board SSC (X) with average 50% (X and/or XI) | Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII) with average 50% | Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher | Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 55% or higher (minimum 60% in Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: minimum 45% average |
| Indonesia | Completion of STTB-SMA (Year 11) | Completion of STTB-SMA Year 12) (above 56% or 7.0/10) | Completion of STTB-SMA (Year 12) (above 71% or 8.0/10) | Completion of STTB-SMA (Year 12) (above 71% or 8.0/10) (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: minimum GPA 2.0 on 4.0 scale |
| International Baccalaureate | Completion of Middle Year Programme or IB Certificate | Completion of IB Diploma or completion of IB Certificate with 24 points | IB Diploma: 24 points minimum | IB Diploma: 24 points minimum (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) / IB Certificate: 28 points minimum (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | |
| Iran | Year 3 High School Diploma: Pass Overall | Year 4 High School Diploma: Pass Overall / Completion of the Pre-University Certificate with Grade 12 or above | Completion of Pish Daneshgahi' Peeshdaneshgahe (pre-university certificate) with grades 10-12. No change necessary (MO) | Completion of Pish Daneshgahi' Peeshdaneshgahe (pre-university certificate) with grades 10-12 (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of Licence or Karshenasi |
| Iraq | Successful completion of Adadiyah (Certificate of Preparatory Education / Sixth Form Baccalaureat) with 65% or higher | ||||
| Ireland (Eire) | Leaving Certificate with 5 x O5 | Leaving certificate with 5 x H6 | Leaving certificate with 5 x H5 including maths | Leaving certificate with 5 x H5 including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: Pass |
| Italy | Diploma di Esame di Stato 60% | Diploma di Esame di Stato 60% including maths | Diploma di Esame di Stato 60% including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: Pass | |
| Japan | Year 3 Kotogakko: GPA 2.0 | Completion of Kotogakko: Grade 3 average | Completion of Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with grade 3 or above | Completion of Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with grade 3 or above (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: minimum GPA 2.3 on 4.0 scale |
| Jordan | Completion of Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): minimum 60% average | Completion of Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): minimum 85% average | Diploma with minimum 2.0 out of 4, 80 UCAS points, or a pass from a recognised foundation | Diploma with minimum 2.3 out of 4, 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points, or a pass from a recognised foundation. (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: minimum GPA 2.2 |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) or Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education with grade B equivalent | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) or Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education with grade B equivalent | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Kenya and East Africa | KCSE / CSE:5 passes | Completion of KSCE / CSE: 5 passes with grade C and above | Completion of COHSC: Equivalent to 80 UCAS tariff points | Completion of COHSC: Equivalent to 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Korea | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education or Professional/Technical Qualification Certificate | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.0 | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) | |
| Kyrgyzstan | High School Leaving Certificate: GPA 2.0 or Excellent Senior Middle 2: GPA 3.0 | High School Leaving Certificate: GPA 3.0 | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelors degree: minimum GPA 2.5 on 4.5 scale or 2.0 on 4.3 scale |
| Laos | Completion of the Baccalaureat with passes in all subjects | Completion of the Middle or Higher Technical School Diploma | Completion of the Middle or Higher Technical School Diploma (GPA 2.0 and above) | Completion of the Middle or Higher Technical School Diploma (GPA 2.0 and above) (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: minimum GPA 3.0 on 4.0 scale |
| Latin America | Bachillerato with an overall average grade of 60% | Bachillerato with average score of 75% | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | 4 years bachelor's degree with average GPA 5 on a scale of 10 or 2.5 on a scale of 5 |
| Latvia | Diploms par videjo arodizglitibu (Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education) with 40% average | Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education) with 40% average) | Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with average of at least 6 with at least 3 state exams taken | Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with average of at least 6 with at least 3 state exams taken | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureat General: Grade 11/20 including Mathematics where required | Baccalaureat General: Grade 14/20 | Baccalaureat General: Grade 14/20 | Baccalaureat General: Grade 14/20 including Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics where required | |
| Lithuania | Pagrindinio Išsilavinimo Pažymejimas (Basic School Leaving Certificate) with grade 5 average | Brandos Atestatas Grade 5 | Brandos Atestatas with average grade 6 and grade 6 in Maths | Brandos Atestatas with average grade 6 and grade 6 in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
| Luxembourg | Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (secondary education completion diploma) OR Diplôme de technicien / Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires techniques With 30/60 points |
Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (secondary education completion diploma) OR Diplôme de technicien / Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires techniques With 35/60 points |
Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (secondary education completion diploma) OR Diplôme de technicien / Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires techniques With 35/60 points including maths |
Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires (secondary education completion diploma) OR Diplôme de technicien / Diplôme de fin d'études secondaires techniques With 35/60 points including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
| Macau | Senior Middle 2: Minimum 65% | Senior Middle 3: Minimum 65% | Completion of Senior Middle 3: Minimum 80% average with no less than 75% in any subject including Mathematics | Completion of Senior Middle 3: Minimum 80% average (with minimum 85% Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics where required) | Successful completion of 3 year diploma from a MOE recognised college |
| Malawi | MCSE: Pass Overall | MCSE: Grade 4 and above average | Completion of COHSC: Equivalent to 220 UCAS tariff points | Completion of COHSC: Equivalent to 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points / Successful completion of Year 12 / equivalent to 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Malaysia | SPM / UEC: 3 passes – minimum grade D | STPM / UEC: 2 passes with minimum grade C | STPM: 3 passes with grade B- or above, or UEC: 5 passes with grade B6 or above | STPM: 3 passes with grade B- or above, or UEC: 5 passes with grade B6 or above (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Malta | Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 7 | Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 5 or Matriculation/Advanced Matriculation Grade E | Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 5 or Matriculation/Advanced Matriculation Grade E including Maths | Secondary Education Certificate at Grade 5 or Matriculation/Advanced Matriculation Grade E, including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of recognised Bachelor Degree |
| Mauritius | GCSE: 5 passes including Mathematics and English where required | 120 UCAS tariff points in 2 subjects | Completion of COHSC: Equivalent to 220 UCAS tariff points | Completion of COHSC: Equivalent to 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Mongolia | Certificate of Secondary Education with 60% average | Certificate of Secondary Education with 70% average in 4 academic subjects | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalaureat passed with grades between 10-15/20 (or Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire for Foundation in Business) / For Engineering & Technology pathway: America Academy in Morocco with 2.5 GPA and above can be accepted | Diplôme du Baccalaureat passed with 13 | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level, or Diplôme du Baccalaureat passed with 14 | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level, or Diplôme du Baccalaureat passed with grade 14 (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Myanmar | Completion of basic Education High School Examination Matriculation: Pass overall (above 40%) | Completion of Associate degree/Diploma. Pass overall/above 40% | Completion of Associate degree/Diploma (above 50%) | Completion of Associate degree/Diploma (above 50%) (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Namibia | GCSE: 5 passes including Mathematics and English where required or HIGCSE: 5 passes including Mathematics and English where required or, SSC Ordinary Level: 5 passes including Mathematics and English where required | ||||
| Nepal | Completion of HSC: GPA of 2.00 or grade C with no less than 45% in any subject | Completion of HSC: GPA 3.00 or grade B with no less than 55% in any subject | Completion of HSC: GPA 3.00 or grade B with no less than 65% in any subject | Completion of HSC: GPA 3.00 or grade B with no less than 65% in any subject (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | 4 year bachelor's degree in a professional subject - Minimum 2nd Division |
| Netherlands | Hoger Algemeen Voortgezet Onderwijs (HAVO) diploma with grade 6 average | Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) OR MBO Middenkaderopleiding with grade 6 average | Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) OR MBO Middenkaderopleiding with grade 6 average including Maths | Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) OR MBO Middenkaderopleiding with grade 6 average including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass grade |
| New Zealand | National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA): Level 2 with 60 credits plus 20 credits at Levels 1 or 3 | National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA): Level 3 with 60 credits plus 20 credits at Levels 1 or 2 | Successful completion of Year 12 equivalent to 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level including Mathematics | Successful completion of Year 12 equivalent to 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Nigeria | SSCE (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB): 5 passes at minimum D7 or above including English language at C6 | SSCE (WAEC/NECO/NABTEB): 5 passes at minimum C5 or above including English language at C6, or an OND | OND pass, with minimum GPA 2.4 out of 4 | OND pass, with minimum GPA 2.4 out of 4 (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Oman | Completion of Thanawiya Amma: (minimum 60% average) | Diploma with minimum 2.0 out of 4, 80 UCAS tariff points, or a pass from a recognised foundation | Diploma with minimum 2.3 out of 4, 80 - 88 UCAS points, or a pass from a recognised foundation (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent | |
| Pakistan | Completion of SSC (X) with average 50% | Completion of HSC (XII) with average 50% |
Completion of HSC (XII): 60% or higher
Completion of a two-year Bachelor's degree in a related subject with minimum 50% or above |
Completion of HSC (XII): 60% or higher (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required)
Completion of a two-year Bachelor's degree in a related subject with minimum 60% or above (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required)
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4 year honours degree: 40% average or above |
| Poland | Świadectwo Ukończenia Liceum Ogólnokształcącego (Certificate of Completion from a General Lyceum) with grade 2 average | Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) with 50% from 3 Basic level exams and 40% from 2 Advanced level exams, OR 40% average from 3 Advanced | Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) with 50% from 3 Basic level exams and 40% from 2 Advanced level exams, OR 40% average from 3 Advanced including Maths | Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity) with 50% from 3 Basic level exams and 40% from 2 Advanced level exams, OR 40% average from 3 Advanced including Maths and Science where required | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree |
| Portugal | Completion of Year 11 with grade 12 average | Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with grade 12 average | Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with grade 12 average including grade 13 in Maths | Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação / Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação with grade 12 average including grade 13 in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree |
| Qatar | Completion of Thanawiya Amma: minimum 60% average | Diploma with minimum 2.0 out of 4, 80 UCAS points, or a pass from a recognised foundation | Diploma with minimum 2.3 out of 4, 80 - 88 UCAS points, or a pass from a recognised foundation (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent | |
| Republic of Moldova | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education Level III | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 6.0 | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 7.0 | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 7.0 | |
| Romania | Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului (Compulsory Education /Junior High School Graduation Certificate) with grade 5 average | Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with grade 6 average | Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with grade 6 average including Maths | Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with grade 6 average includingMaths and Science where required | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree |
| Russia | Certificate of Completetion of Attestat /Svidetelstvo o Srednem Obrazovanii) Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) or Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education with grade B equivalent | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) or Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education with grade B equivalent | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Saudi Arabia | Completion of Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): minimum 60% average | Diploma with minimum 2.0/4.0, 80 UCAS tariff points, or a pass from a recognised foundation | Diploma with minimum 2.3 out of 4, 80 - 88 UCAS points, or a pass from a recognised foundation (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: minimum GPA 2.2 on 4.0 scale or 3.0 on 5.0 scale or 70% average and above. | |
| Singapore | Sec 4: Pass Overall | A Level / AS Level 48 tariff points in 2 subjects | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| South Africa | Successful completion of year 11 or completion of National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 4 passes at grade 2 | Completion of National Senior Certificate with a minimum of 4 passes at grade 3 or 120 UCAS tariff points | Completion of National Senior Certificate, with an overall overage of Grade C in 5 subjects at the higher grades | Completion of National Senior Certificate, with an overall overage of Grade C in 5 subjects at the higher grades (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Southern African Education System ( including Zambia, Zimbabwe) | GCE O Levels: 5 passes | GCE A Level / AS Level: 48 tariff points in 2 subjects | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Spain | Título de Graduado en Educación Secundaria Obligatoria (ESO) with grade 5 average | Título de Bachiller with grade 5 average | Título de Bachiller with grade 5 average, including grade 5 in Maths | Título de Bachiller with grade 5 average, including grade 5 in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass |
| Sri Lanka | Completion of Year 11 with GCE O Levels or equivalent: Minimum 5 GCE O Levels from grades A-C | A Level / AS Level: Minimum 2 S grades and above | Sri Lankan GCE A-levels: 2C grades or above including maths | Sri Lankan GCE A-levels: 2 C grades or above (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: 55% average or above |
| Sweden | Slutbetyg från Grundskola (Compulsory Education Leaving Certificate) with grade 10/E average | Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) OR Högskoleförberedande examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma) With grade E/10 average |
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) OR Högskoleförberedande examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma) With grade D/12.5 average including maths |
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) OR Högskoleförberedande examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma) With grade D/12.5 average including relevant subjects (Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) |
Completion of a recognised Bachelor Degree: pass |
| Taiwan | Completion of Senior Middle 3: 60%-74% range or Completion of Senior Middle 2: 70% and above range | Senior Middle 3: Minimum of 75% grade average | Completion of Senior Middle 3: Minimum 78% average with no less than 73% in any subject | Completion of Senior Middle 3: Minimum 80% average (with minimum 85% Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: 60% average or above |
| Tajikistan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) | |
| Tanzania | IGCSE/CSE min 5 passes or equivalent | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)/ National Form Vi Examination/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE): grade D or above) | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)/ National Form Vi Examination/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE): grades CDD or above / grades CCD or above | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)/ National Form Vi Examination/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE): grades CCD or above (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Bachelor's degree: 2nd class honours (lower) or above |
| Thailand | Matayom 5: GPA 3.0 | Matayom 6: GPA 2.0 | Mayatom 6: GPA 3.0 | Mayatom 6: GPA 3.0 (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: minimum GPA 2.0 on 4.0 scale |
| Turkey | Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi: Completion of High School Certificate | Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi/Lise Diplomasi/On-Lisans Diplomasi: Grade 3 (60%) and above | Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi/Lise Diplomasi/On-Lisans Diplomasi: Grade 3 (60%) or above | Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi/Lise Diplomasi/On-Lisans Diplomasi: Grade 3 (60%) or above (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Turkmenistan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.0 or Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education with grade B equivalent | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.2 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education with grade B equivalent | |
| UK Educational System |
GCSE: 5 passes
AS: 24-32 UCAS tariff points (including Mathematics grade D for Engineering and Science courses) |
48 UCAS tariff points, from two A-level subjects | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level including grade D in Mathematics | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS Level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) OR Successful Completion of Foundation with minimum 55% average (minimum 65% in Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) |
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 7.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 8.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 8.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) | |
| Uganda | Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE): when grades 1-6 are obtained in 5 subjects | UACE: 48 tariff points from a minimum of 2 subjects | UACE: 80 tariff points from a minimum of 3 subjects | UACE: 80 - 88 tariff points from a minimum of 3 subjects (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| USA | High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 | High School Diploma: GPA 2.5 | Successful completion of the Advanced Placement Examination | Successful completion of the Advanced Placement Examination (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Uzbekistan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education or Diploma of Professional College | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 3.0 or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.0 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education Average 4.0 (with Biology, Chemistry and Maths where required) | |
| Vietnam | Completion of Year 11: GPA 6.5 or Completion of Year 12: GPA 4.0 | Completion of Year 12: 6.5 grade average | Completion of Year 12: 7.5 grade average | Completion of Year 12: 7.5 grade average (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of bachelor's degree: overall Grade 6 and above |
| West African Education System | Completion of SSCE (WAEC / NECO): 5 passes with average grade above D7 and English language at C6 | SSCE (WAEC / NECO): 5 passes with average grades of C4/C5 and above, including English language C6, or an OND | OND pass, with minimum GPA 2.4 out of 4 | OND pass, with minimum GPA 2.4 out of 4 (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| Zambia | School Certificate when grades 1-6 obtained in 5 subjects | ||||
| Zimbabwe | Zimsec/GCE O levels: 5 passes | GCE A Level / AS Level: 48 tariff points in 2 subjects | 80 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level | 80 - 88 UCAS tariff points at GCE A/AS level (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required) | Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with minimum third class honours or equivalent |
| *equivalence of 64 tariff points for BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering and BSc (Hons) Computer Networks. | |||||
| **Adacemic Entry requirements for First Year Degree in Science depend on your chosen course. Please refer to the table below for more information. | |||||
| Course | Stage 2 First Year Degree Entry requirements |
| BSc (Hons) Biochemistry | 88 tariff points at GCE A/AS level including A Level Biology and Chemistry or equivalent |
| BSc (Hons) Biology | 88 tariff points at GCE A/AS level with at least two science subjects including Biology |
| BSc (Hons) Marine Biology | 88 tariff points at GCE A/AS level with at least two science subjects including Biology |
| BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science | 88 tariff points at GCE A/AS level with at least two science subjects including Biology at grade C/ 32 points |
| BSc (Hons) Environmental Science | 80 tariff points at GCE A/AS level |
| BSc (Hons) Marine Environmental Science | 80 tariff points at GCE A/AS level |
| BSc (Hons) Geology | 80 tariff points at GCE A/AS level |
| BSc (Hons) Engineering Geology and Geotechnics | 80 tariff points at GCE A/AS level |
| BSc (Hons) Pharmacology | 88 tariff points at GCE A/AS level with at least two science subjects including Biology or Chemistry at grade C/32 points |
| BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology | 88 tariff points at GCE A/AS level including one science subject at grade C/32 points or equivalent |
| BSc (Hons) Psychology | 88 tariff points at GCE A/AS level including one science subject at grade C/32 points or equivalent |
| BSc (Hons) Physics | 80 tariff points at GCE A/AS level |
| Country | UK Educational System | International Baccalaureate | Hong Kong | Egypt | Gulf Cooperation Council States (Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE) |
| Entry Requirement MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy | GCSE 5 passes including Chemistry and Mathematics at Grade C or above | Completion of IB Certificate with Mathematics and Chemistry at Grade 4 or above | Meet the foundation entry requirement + achieved an average of 55- 70% (depending on school's banding) on Chemistry and Mathematics subjects. | Certificate of Secondary Education with 60% average (with Maths and Chemistry at 75% or above) | Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 60% average (With Maths and Chemistry at 75% or above) |
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