Entry Requirements

Degree Programme Admission Requirements:

GCE A Level: three GCE A levels at grades A*AA, with at least two in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics (or equivalent such as International Baccalaureate)

IB Diploma: 39 points with a score of 19 points in three higher level subjects, including grade 6 in two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, with no score lower than 5.

Other UK or International Qualification: See the UCL Undergradute Degree Prospectus.

Students from certain backgrounds may qualify for a lower, contextual, offer through the Access UCL scheme.

Stream Specific Entry Requirements:

Chemistry

All Chemistry streams require at least a grade A in Chemistry GCE A level, at least a 6 at higher level IB or equivalent.

Physical and Inorganic and Materials Chemistry streams require at least a grade A in Mathematics GCE A level, at least a 6 at higher level IB or equivalent.

Organic Chemistry stream recommends at least Mathematics GCE AS level or equivalent.

Earth Sciences

Geoscience stream recommends at least Mathematics and Physics GCE AS level or equivalent.

Life Sciences

Molecular and Cell Biology stream requires at least a grade A in GCE A level Chemistry, at least a 6 at higher level IB or equivalent and recommends Biology to at least GCE AS level or equivalent.

Biomedical Sciences & Neuroscience and Psychology streams recommend at least GCE AS Chemistry and Biology or equivalent.

Genetics, Evolution and Environment stream requires at least a grade A in Biology GCE A level, at least a 6 at higher level IB or equivalent and recommends Chemistry to at least GCE AS level or equivalent .

Mathematics and Statistics

The Mathematics and Statistics stream requires at least a grade A in GCE A level Mathematics, at least a 6 at higher level IB or equivalent and recommends Further Mathematics to at least GCE AS level or equiavlent.

Physics

All Physics streams require at least a grade A in Mathematics and Physics at GCE A level, at least a 6 at higher level IB or equivalent.

Science and Technology Studies

Science and Technology Studies streams have no specific requirements but at least two science A levels or equivalent are needed.