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IB requirements at the University of Birmingham
By Michael Thompson - Head of Teaching Excellence; 15 years as an IB Coordinator
Data checked 6 October 2026
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Published IB offers by course
Offers marked 2027 were checked against the university's own course pages for 2027 entry; the others are as published for 2026 entry. Always confirm on the course page.
Most common offer: 32 points (191 courses)
| Course | IB offer | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Medicinewith 6 6 6 at HL including Chemistry plus a second science from Biology/Physics/Maths and one other approved subject; SL must include English, Biology and Mathematics if not at HL | 32 points2027 | with 6 6 6 at HL including Chemistry plus a second science from Biology/Physics/Maths and one other approved subject; SL must include English, Biology and Mathematics if not at HL |
| International Law and Globalisation6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points2027 | 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. |
| International Relations with EconomicsThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points2027 | The entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. |
| Politics and SociologyThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points2027 | The entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. |
| Mathematics and Computer Science7,6,6 at Higher Level, including 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points2027 | 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. |
| Chemical Engineering6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics required at Higher Level grade 6 with a minimum of 32 points. We will consider Standard Level Mathematics grade 7. | 32 points2027 | 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics required at Higher Level grade 6 with a minimum of 32 points. We will consider Standard Level Mathematics grade 7. |
| Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematicswith 7 6 6 at HL including Mathematics and Physics; the 7 must be in Mathematics (6 in Physics) | 32 points2027 | with 7 6 6 at HL including Mathematics and Physics; the 7 must be in Mathematics (6 in Physics) |
| Natural Sciences6, 6, 6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall | 32 points2027 | 6, 6, 6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall |
| Physics with Medical Physics7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics | 32 points2027 | 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics |
| Chemistrywith 6 6 6 - 6 6 5 at HL including Chemistry; SL English 5 and SL Maths 4 if GCSE English 4/C and Maths 5/B not held | 32 points2027 | with 6 6 6 - 6 6 5 at HL including Chemistry; SL English 5 and SL Maths 4 if GCSE English 4/C and Maths 5/B not held |
| Biomedical Scienceswith 6 6 5 at HL including at least two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics (AA or AI) and Physics | 32 points2027 | with 6 6 5 at HL including at least two sciences from Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Mathematics (AA or AI) and Physics |
| Psychology and Religion6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects | 32 points2026 | 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects |
| Business Management with Year in Industry6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points2027 | 6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. |
| Modern Languages and History6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points2027 | 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. |
| English Literature and Creative Writingwith 6 6 5 at HL | 32 points2027 | with 6 6 5 at HL |
Worth knowing
- Published IB offers for the 2026 entry cycle are 32 points across the board (192 courses list an IB offer).
All 191 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 Finance6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Accounting and Finance with Business Analytics6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Aerospace Engineering6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and one from Computer Science / Physics / Chemistry, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Ancient and Medieval History6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. Please see A Level details above for subject information. | 32 points |
| Ancient History6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Ancient History and Archaeology6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Applied Golf Management Studies6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable. | 32 points |
| Archaeology and History6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. Please see A Level details above for subject information. | 32 points |
| Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science7, 6, 6 required at Higher Level (including 6 in Mathematics), with a minimum of 32 points overall. We also require 5 in Standard Level English. | 32 points |
| Biochemistry6,6,5 To include Chemistry + 1 from Maths: Analysis and Approaches / Maths: Applications and Interpretation/ Statistics / Biology / Physics + 1 from French / German / Spanish, at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Biochemistry, Medical6,6,5 + 1 from Maths: Analysis and Approaches / Maths: Applications and Interpretation/ Statistics / Biology / Physics at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Biological Sciences6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. | 32 points |
| Biomedical SciencesOverall score of 32 points, with minimum grades of 6, 6, 5 in higher level subjects, to include at least two sciences (from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics – Maths Studies is excluded). | 32 points |
| Biotechnology6,6,5 including two from Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics - at least one of which must be Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology | 32 points |
| Business Management6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Business Analytics6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Business Analytics and Year in Industry6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Communications6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Communications and Year in Industry6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Human Resource Management6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Human Resource Management with Year in Industry6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Marketing6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Marketing and Year in Industry6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Operations and Supply Chain Management6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Operations and Supply Chain Management and Year in Industry6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Business Management with Year in Industry6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Chemical Engineering6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics required at Higher Level grade 6 with a minimum of 32 points. We will consider Standard Level Mathematics grade 7. | 32 points |
| Chemistry7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE. | 32 points |
| Chemistry with a Modern Language7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE. | 32 points |
| Chemistry with Business Management7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE. | 32 points |
| Chemistry with Foundation Year32 overall with HL 5,5,5 – 5,5,4 to include Chemistry. Offer will depend on combination of subjects offered. | 32 points |
| Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery7,6,6 - 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE. | 32 points |
| Chemistry with Sustainability6,6,6 - 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Chemistry at Higher Level, with a minimum of 32 points overall. One or more additional science subjects at Higher Level is advantageous. A minimum of 5 at Standard Level English and 4 at Standard Level Maths is required for those students who do not have a minimum of grade C in English at GCSE and of grade B in Maths at GCSE. | 32 points |
| Civil Engineering6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Civil Engineering with Industrial Experience6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Classical Literature & Civilisation and Philosophy6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Classical Literature and Civilisation6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Classics6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Computer Engineering6,6,5 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Computer Science7, 6, 6 required at Higher Level (including 6 in Mathematics), with a minimum of 32 points overall. We also require 5 in Standard Level English. | 32 points |
| Computer Science/Software Engineering7, 6, 6 required at Higher Level (including 6 in Mathematics), with a minimum of 32 points overall. We also require 5 in Standard Level English. | 32 points |
| Criminology6,5,5 at Higher Level to include English with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Dental Hygiene and Therapy6,5,5 at Higher Level (to include biology and preferably chemistry) with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Dentistry6,6,6 at Higher Level (to include Chemistry and Biology) with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Digital Media and Communications6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, at least one in an essay-based subject is required. We welcome applications from candidates studying a range of Humanities and social Science subjects. Please contact us to discuss | 32 points |
| Digital Media and Creative Industries6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, at least one in an essay-based subject is required. Please see A Level section above for further details about the subject requirements for this programme. | 32 points |
| Drama and Creative Writing6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. We prefer applications from students offering at least one Higher Level from our list of preferred subjects: English Language, English Literature English Language and Literature, Modern Language, History, Law, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Film Studies, Theatre Studies. | 32 points |
| Drama and English Literature6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Literature and Language. | 32 points |
| Drama and Film6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. We prefer applications from students offering at least one Higher Level from our list of preferred subjects: English Language, English Literature English Language and Literature, Modern Language, History, Law, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Film Studies, Theatre Studies. | 32 points |
| Economics7,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Economics and Politics6,6,6 at Higher Level (to include any required subjects) with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Education and Sociology655 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Electronic and Electrical Engineering6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Energy Engineering6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics required at Higher Level grade 6 with a minimum of 32 points overall. We will consider Standard Level Mathematics grade 7. | 32 points |
| Engineering6,6,5 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences with Foundation Year5,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| English Language and Linguistics6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Language and Literature. | 32 points |
| English Language and Literature6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Literature and Language. | 32 points |
| English Language and Philosophy6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, including the relevant subject mentioned above. | 32 points |
| English Literature6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Literature and Language. | 32 points |
| English Literature and Classical Literature & Civilisation6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Language and Literature | 32 points |
| English Literature and Creative Writing6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Literature and Language at HL 5. | 32 points |
| English Literature and Film6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Literature and Language at HL 5. | 32 points |
| English Literature and History6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Language and Literature | 32 points |
| English Literature and History of Art6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Language and Literature. | 32 points |
| English Literature and Philosophy6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Literature or Literature and Language. | 32 points |
| Environmental Change and Sustainability6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Environmental Change and Sustainability With Year Abroad6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Environmental Science6,6,5 32 points overall. Including 1 Required Science (the same from the A-Level list) | 32 points |
| Film and Creative Writing6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. We prefer applications from students offering at least one Higher Level from our list of preferred subjects: English Language, English Literature English Language and Literature, Modern Language, History, Law, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Film Studies, Theatre Studies. | 32 points |
| Film and Television6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature, Modern Language, History, Law, Religious Studies, Media Studies, Film Studies, Theatre Studies. | 32 points |
| French6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. | 32 points |
| French and Italian6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| French and Portuguese6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| French and Russian6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| French and Spanish6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| Geography6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Geography and Urban & Regional Planning6, 5, 5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Geography and Urban and Regional Planning with Year Abroad6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Geography with International Year6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Geography with Year Abroad6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Geology6,6,5 32 points overall Including HL in 1 Required Science | 32 points |
| Geology and Physical Geography | 32 points |
| German and Italian6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| German and Russian6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| German and Spanish6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| History6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. Please see A Level details above for subject information. | 32 points |
| History and History of Art6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. Please see A Level details above for subject information. | 32 points |
| History and Philosophy6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. Please see A Level details above for subject information. | 32 points |
| History and Politics6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. Please see A Level details above for subject information. | 32 points |
| History and Theology6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include History. | 32 points |
| History of Art6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Human Neuroscience6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Human Sciences6,6,5 including one science subject | 32 points |
| International Business6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| International Development and Politicsat Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| International Law and Globalisation6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| International RelationsFor students starting their course in 2019 the entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| International Relations and DevelopmentThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| International Relations with EconomicsThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| International Relations with FrenchThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall including an appropriate language at HL grade 5. | 32 points |
| International Relations with SpanishThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall including an appropriate language at HL grade 5. | 32 points |
| Law6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Law with Business Studies6, 6, 6 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Law with Criminology6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Liberal Arts6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, required subjects are stated in A Level section | 32 points |
| Marketing6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Marketing with Business Analytics6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Marketing with Business Analytics and Year in Industry6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Marketing with Year in Industry6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Materials Science and Engineering6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and one from Computer Science / Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Design Technology, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mathematical Economics and Statistics6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mathematical Sciences6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mathematics6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mathematics and Computer Science7,6,6 at Higher Level, including 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mathematics and Music6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Maths and Music. Grade 7 ABRSM theory qualification will be accepted as a substitute for Higher Level Music provided you have met all other IB requirements. | 32 points |
| Mathematics and Philosophy6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Maths. | 32 points |
| Mathematics with Business Management7,6,6 at Higher Level, including 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mathematics with Study in Continental Europe6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mechanical Engineering6,6,5 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mechanical Engineering (Automotive)6,6,5 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering6,6,6 at Higher Level to include Mathematics with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| MedicineHigher level: 7,6,6 from Chemistry and Biology and one other approved subject (in any order) Subsidiary level: The subjects must include English and Mathematics if not offered at the higher level (Maths Studies is acceptable). Minimum of 32 points must be attained You must provide results either from the Middle Years' Programme or an acceptable GCSE-equivalent qualification. MYP results will be scored according to the following equivalencies to GCSEs: 7 = A*; 6 = A; 5 = B. A minimum of 5 must have been achieved in Science, English and Mathematics | 32 points |
| Microbiology BSc6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. | 32 points |
| Microbiology MSci6, 6, 6 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. | 32 points |
| Microbiology with International Year BSc6, 6, 6 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. | 32 points |
| Microbiology with Professional Placement MSci6, 6, 6 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. | 32 points |
| Microbiology with Study in Continental Europe BSc6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. | 32 points |
| Modern Languages6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| Modern Languages and English Literature6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. You normally require a Higher Level language at 5 or above in the advanced modern language you wish to study. You will also require Literature or Language and Literature at Higher Level if taking the Literature pathway. | 32 points |
| Modern Languages and History6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| Modern Languages and History of Art6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You normally require Higher Level language(s) at 5 or above in the advanced language(s) you wish to study. | 32 points |
| Modern Languages and Linguistics6,6,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level, plus HL 6 in English Language & Literature / English Literature / Modern Foreign Language. | 32 points |
| Modern Languages and Music6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Music. You normally require Higher Level language(s) at 5 or above in the advanced language(s) you wish to study. | 32 points |
| Modern Languages with Business Management6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Modern Languages with Digital Communications6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| Modern Languages with Translation6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. | 32 points |
| Money, Banking and Finance7,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Music6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects, to include Music. Where applicants are not taking HL Music, similar alternatives as in the A level option above will be accepted (ABRSM/equivalent grades or an interview). | 32 points |
| Natural Sciences6, 6, 6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Nursing (Adult)32 points with 3 subjects at higher level graded 5, 5, 5. You must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements for the course. | 32 points |
| Nursing (Child)32 points with 3 subjects at higher level graded 5, 5, 5. You must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements for the course. | 32 points |
| Nursing (Mental Health)32 points with 3 subjects at higher level graded 5, 5, 5. You must also meet in full the GCSE entry requirements for the course. | 32 points |
| Palaeontology and Geology6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Including HL in 1 Required Science | 32 points |
| PharmacyA minimum of 32 points overall including grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level, including Chemistry plus one from Biology, Physics or Maths plus three further subjects at Standard Level. Maths with Further Maths will count as one higher and one subsidiary. Where relevant, Language A must be English at grade 5. Bonus points will not be taken into account. | 32 points |
| Philosophy6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Philosophy and Sociology6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Philosophy, Politics and Law6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Philosophy, Religion and Ethics6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Physics7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics. | 32 points |
| Physics and Astrophysics7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics. | 32 points |
| Physics with Data Science7,7,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics and Physics. | 32 points |
| Physics with Medical Physics7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics | 32 points |
| Physics with Particle Physics & Cosmology7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics. | 32 points |
| Physiotherapy32 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level. Biology/Human Biology or PE grade 6 required at Higher Level. | 32 points |
| Policy, Politics and Economics6,6,5 at Higher Level to include English with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| PoliticsThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Politics and International RelationsThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Politics and PhilosophyThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Politics and Social Policy6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Politics and SociologyThe entry requirements are 6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Politics, Philosophy and Economics6,6,5 at Higher Level in relevant subjects with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Politics, Religion and Philosophy6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Psychology6,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Psychology and Psychological Practice7,6,6 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Psychology and Religion6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects | 32 points |
| Psychology in Education6.5.5 at Higher Level | 32 points |
| Social Anthropology6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Social Anthropology and African Studies5,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Social Anthropology and Archaeology6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Social Anthropology and Classical Literature and Civilisation6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Social Anthropology and History6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. Please see A Level details above for subject information. | 32 points |
| Social Anthropology and Politics6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Social Policy6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Social Policy and Criminology6,5,5 at Higher Level to include English with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Social Sciences6,6,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Social Work6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| SociologyInternational Baccalaureate Diploma: 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall. | 32 points |
| Sociology and Social Policy6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Sociology and Social Policy with Year AbroadInternational Baccalaureate Diploma: 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall | 32 points |
| Spanish6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. | 32 points |
| Spanish and Italian6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| Spanish and Portuguese6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| Spanish and Russian6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. You also require a Higher Level or equivalent in each modern language that you plan to study at Advanced level. If you do not have the relevant language at Higher Level, please feel free to contact us to discuss your options. | 32 points |
| Sport, Coaching Sciences and Business6,6,5 - 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable. | 32 points |
| Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences6,6,6 - 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable. | 32 points |
| Sport, Physical Education and Coaching Science6,6,5 - 6,5,5 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification, where applicable. | 32 points |
| Theology and Religion6,5,5 in Higher Level subjects. | 32 points |
| Theoretical Physics7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics. | 32 points |
| Theoretical Physics and Applied Mathematics7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics, with a minimum of 32 points overall. 7 must be in Mathematics or Physics. | 32 points |
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- ucas.comPer-course IB offers as published in UCAS entry requirements for the 2026 cycle (University of Birmingham).
- birmingham.ac.ukUniversity website for application route and context.
- wikidata.orgFounding year, student numbers and institution type (Wikidata, CC0).
- birmingham.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.