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IB requirements at Aston University
By Michael Thompson - Head of Teaching Excellence; 15 years as an IB Coordinator
Data checked 6 October 2026
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1966
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Published IB offers by course
As published for the 2027 entry cycle. Offers vary by course and year - always confirm on the course page.
Most common offer: 29 points (25 courses)
| Course | IB offer | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| MedicineApplicants will normally be expected to achieve or to have achieved an overall score of at least 37 points with a mark of 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including chemistry and biology and the rest from three Standard Level subjects and Core. The Higher Level grade 7 must be in Biology or Chemistry. | 37 points | Applicants will normally be expected to achieve or to have achieved an overall score of at least 37 points with a mark of 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including chemistry and biology and the rest from three Standard Level subjects and Core. The Higher Level grade 7 must be in Biology or Chemistry. |
| Law5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points | 5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects |
| Mathematics with Economicsachieving 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects, including grade 6 in Mathematics. | 32 points | achieving 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects, including grade 6 in Mathematics. |
| Politics and Sociology5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points | 5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects |
| Electronic Engineering and Computer Scienceachieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. | 29 points | achieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineeringwith 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including Maths and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. | 29 points | with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including Maths and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. |
| Mathematicsachieving 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects, including grade 6 in Mathematics. | 32 points | achieving 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects, including grade 6 in Mathematics. |
| Biomedical Sciencewith 5 5 4 at HL including Biology; SL Mathematics 5 and SL English 5 (contextual: 28 points with 4 4 4 at HL including Biology) | 29 points | with 5 5 4 at HL including Biology; SL Mathematics 5 and SL English 5 (contextual: 28 points with 4 4 4 at HL including Biology) |
| Psychology and BusinessSTANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. | 31 - 28 points | STANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. |
| International Business and Management5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points | 5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects |
| History5,5,4 in 3 higher level subjects | 29 points | 5,5,4 in 3 higher level subjects |
| History and English5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points | 5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects |
Worth knowing
- Published IB offers for the 2026 entry cycle span 26 to 37 points depending on the course (92 courses list an IB offer).
All 92 courses with an IB offer
Every course this university published an IB offer for in the 2026 entry cycle. Search to narrow, and confirm current offers on the course page.
| Course | IB offer |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| Aerospace Engineering29 points overall with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level, including Mathematics and another STEM (a) listed subject List of STEM (a) subjects: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. | 29 points |
| Artificial Intelligence and Roboticsachieving 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level, including grade 6 in Mathematics. | 32 points |
| BiochemistrySTANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects which must include Biology. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects which must include Biology. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. | 31 - 28 points |
| Biomedical Engineering5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including 2 subjects from the STEM (b) subject list. STEM (b) subjects accepted - Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. | 29 points |
| Biomedical ScienceSTANDARD: 31 points overall and grades 5, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects which must include Biology. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and grades 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects which must include Biology. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language for contextual offer students (more details https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready). | 31 points |
| Biomedicine31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects which must include Biology and Chemistry. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects which must include Biology and Chemistry. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language for contextual offer students. | 31 - 28 points |
| Business Analytics5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects. | 31 points |
| Business and International Relations5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
| Business and Management5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects. | 31 points |
| Business and Supply Chain Management29 overall with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). OR 28 overall with 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including 1 STEM (b) subject. STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics. | 29 - 28 points |
| Business Computing and IT5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| Business Economics5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| Business Enterprise Development5,5,4 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 29 points |
| Chemical Engineeringachieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level including Mathematics and another listed STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. | 29 points |
| Civil Engineering5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics. | 29 points |
| Computer ScienceAny subject: 31 overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects. OR 29 overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects, including a STEM (c) subject. STEM (c) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Electronics. | 31 points |
| Construction Project Management29 points and above with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects (any subject) or 28 overall points with 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects including one of the listed STEM (b) subjects. STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics. | 28 - 29 points |
| Criminology29 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 5,5,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 29 points |
| CybersecurityAny subject: 31 overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects. OR 29 overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects, including a STEM (c) subject. STEM (c) subjects: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Electronics. | 31 points |
| Design Engineeringachieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. | 29 points |
| Digital Marketing5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| Digital Media and Communication5,5,4 from 3 Higher Level subjects. | 29 points |
| Economics5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| Economics and Politics5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects with at least 5 in Standard level Maths. | 29 points |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineeringwith 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including Maths and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. | 29 points |
| Electronic Engineering and Computer Scienceachieving 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted: Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. | 29 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Aerospace Engineering26 overall points, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics26 points overall including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subject). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Biomedical Engineering26 overall points, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Business and Supply Chain Management26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Chemical Engineering26 points overall including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Civil Engineering26 points overall including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subject). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Computer Science26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subject). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Construction Project Management26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subject). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Cybersecurity26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subject). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Design Engineering26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Electrical and Electronic Engineering26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subject). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Electronic Engineering and Computer Science26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subject). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Logistics with Supply Chain Management26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subject). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Mathematics26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Mathematics with Economics26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Mechanical Engineering26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Product Design and Innovation26 points overall, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). | 26 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Quantity Surveying26 overall points, including 3, 3, 3 in Higher Level subjects (any subject). | 26 points |
| English and Sociology5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
| English Language5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
| English Language and Literature5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
| Finance5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| Foundation Programme: Accounting and Finance27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Business Analytics27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Business and Management27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Business Computing and IT27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Business Economics27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Business Enterprise and Innovation27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Digital Marketing27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Economics27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Economics and Finance27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Finance27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Human Resources and Business Management27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: International Business and Economics27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: International Business and Management27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Foundation Programme: Marketing27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. | 27 points |
| Healthcare Science (Audiology)STANDARD: 32 points overall and grades 6, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects which must include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. You must also have Standard Level grade 6 in Mathematics and grade 5 in English Language. CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and grades 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects which must include one science subject fromBiology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. You must also have Standard Level grade 6 in Mathematics and grade 5 in English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. | 32 points |
| History5,5,4 in 3 higher level subjects | 29 points |
| History and English5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
| History and International Relations5,5,4 in 3 higher level subjects | 29 points |
| History and Politics5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
| Human Resources and Business Management5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| International Business and Economics5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| International Business and Management5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| International Relations and Sociology5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
| Law5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| Logistics with Supply Chain Management29 overall with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects). OR 28 overall with 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects, including a STEM (b) subject. STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics. | 28 - 29 points |
| Marketing5,5,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects | 31 points |
| Mathematicsachieving 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects, including grade 6 in Mathematics. | 32 points |
| Mathematics with Economicsachieving 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level subjects, including grade 6 in Mathematics. | 32 points |
| Mechanical Engineeringwith 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects including Mathematics and another STEM (a) subject. STEM (a) subjects accepted - Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology and Electronics. | 29 points |
| MedicineApplicants will normally be expected to achieve or to have achieved an overall score of at least 37 points with a mark of 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including chemistry and biology and the rest from three Standard Level subjects and Core. The Higher Level grade 7 must be in Biology or Chemistry. | 37 points |
| NeuroscienceSTANDARD: 31 Overall and three Higher Level subjects at 5, 5, 5 which must include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 5, 4, 4 which must include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. | 31 - 28 points |
| OptometrySTANDARD: 32 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 6, 6, 6, which must include 2 science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in English Language and grade 6 in Maths. OR CONTEXTUAL: 32 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 6, 5, 5 which must include 2 science subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in English Language and grade 6 in Maths for Contextual Offer students.* | 32 points |
| PharmacologySTANDARD: 31 Overall and three Higher Level subjects at 5, 5, 5 which must include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and three Higher Level subjects at 5, 4, 4 which must include one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. | 31 - 28 points |
| Politics and Sociology5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
| Politics with International Relations5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
| Product Design and Innovationwith 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level, including at least 1 STEAM subject. STEAM subjects accepted: Art and Design, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics. | 29 points |
| Psychology31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. OR 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language, for contextual offer students (more details https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready). | 31 - 28 points |
| Psychology and BusinessSTANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. | 31 - 28 points |
| Psychology and CriminologySTANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. | 31 - 28 points |
| Psychology and MarketingSTANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. | 31 - 28 points |
| Psychology and SociologySTANDARD: 31 points overall and must include grades 5, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Mathematics and English Language. OR CONTEXTUAL: 28 points overall and must include grades 5, 4, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language. Contextual offers are made as part of Aston University's Aston Ready Scheme. Please see the criteria and further details at https://www.aston.ac.uk/undergraduate/contextual-offer-aston-ready. | 31 - 28 points |
| Quantity Surveying29 points and above with 5, 5, 4 in Higher Level subjects (any subjects) or 28 overall points with 5, 4, 4 in Higher Level subjects including one of the listed STEM (b) subjects. STEM (b) subjects accepted: Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Physics, Design Technology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Biology, Electronics. | 28 - 29 points |
| Sociology5,5,4 in 3 Higher level subjects | 29 points |
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- ucas.comPer-course IB offers as published in UCAS entry requirements for the 2026 cycle (Aston University, Birmingham).
- aston.ac.ukUniversity website for application route and context.
- wikidata.orgFounding year, student numbers and institution type (Wikidata, CC0).
- aston.ac.ukCurated course offers checked against the university's own course pages for 2027 entry (October 2026); courses without a published 2027 requirement keep their 2026 label.