Entry requirements
The normal entry requirements are:
A levels:
(BEng/MEng) H811, H813, H814, H815, H817: AAA-AAB to include any two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
(BSc) B190, CN72: AAA-AAB to include any one from Biology or Chemistry.
Non-science subjects are welcomed as the third subject, for example, English or Business Studies; a pass in a further subject at AS level or equivalent.
IB Diploma:
(BEng/MEng) H811, H813, H814, H815, H817: 36-38 points with grades 6,6,5 to include any two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology at higher level.
(BSc) B190, CN72:36-38 points to include any one from Biology or Chemistry.
Other qualifications recognised for entry include the various European school-leaving certificates, the Singapore Advanced Level examinations, the Malaysian STPM and the Hong Kong Advanced level examinations.
Students who are being considered for a place are normally invited for interview. The interview provides an excellent opportunity to examine the departmental facilities before making a final decision. Offers are made without an interview when distance becomes a problem, especially for candidates who live overseas.
The undergraduate intake is limited to approximately 40 students each year. This ensures a high degree of personal contact and tutoring, both of which are seen as major strengths of the department.
In addition all students must possess GCSE/O-level in English Language and Foreign Language or an equivalent qualification. An overall IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four sub-tests) or a TOEFL score of 580 together with a TWE of 4.0 (paper-based) or 235 plus an essay rating of 4 (computer-based) are acceptable equivalents.
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