Study with the IB
IB requirements at the University of Dundee
By Michael Thompson - Head of Teaching Excellence; 15 years as an IB Coordinator
Data checked 6 October 2026
28-32
Published offers
Yes
Accepts the IB
UCAS
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Dundee, United Kingdom
Location
1881
Founded
~18,610
Students
Public
Institution
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: 28 points (126 courses)
| Course | IB offer | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Law (Scots and English) Dual Qualifyingwith 6 5 5 at HL; English and Maths recommended | 32 points2027 | with 6 5 5 at HL; English and Maths recommended |
| Economics with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points2026 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level |
| English and Politics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points2027 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level |
| Computer Science (Data Science and AI) with Industrial Placement28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include mathematics | 28 points2027 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include mathematics |
| Mechanical Engineering with Renewables28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics or 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and a Science or Engineering subject plus Standard Level Physics at grade 5 | 28 points2027 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics or 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and a Science or Engineering subject plus Standard Level Physics at grade 5 |
| Mathematics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points2027 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics |
| Physics with Renewable Energy Science28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics | 28 points2027 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics |
| Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points2027 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. |
| Biological Sciences (with a year in industry)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points2027 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. |
| History and Psychology28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level | 28 points2026 | 28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level |
| Business Economics with Marketing28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points2027 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level |
| Structural Engineering with Architecture28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points2027 | 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics |
| History28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher level | 28 points2027 | 28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher level |
| Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) with Energy Lawwith 6 5 5 at HL; English and Maths recommended | 32 points2027 | with 6 5 5 at HL; English and Maths recommended |
Worth knowing
- Published IB offers for the 2026 entry cycle span 24 to 34 points depending on the course (156 courses list an IB offer).
All 156 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 |
|---|---|
| Accountancy28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level, and mathematics at Standard Level grade 4 | 28 points |
| Accountancy and Mathematics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points |
| Accountancy with Finance28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level, and mathematics at Standard Level grade 4 | 28 points |
| Accounting and Finance30 Points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level | 30 points |
| Adult Nursing4, 4 at Higher Level, plus English and Mathematics at Standard Level at grade 4 or equivalent. | 24 points |
| Anatomical Sciences28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology, plus Standard Level Mathematics and Chemistry at 4. | 28 points |
| Animation32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| Applied Finance in Practice30 Points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level, and Mathematics and a literate subject at Standard Level grade 4 | 30 points |
| Architecture28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include a literate subject | 28 points |
| Art & Design (General Foundation)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level. A Literate or Art and Design Subject is recommended | 28 points |
| Art & PhilosophyIncluding 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level, Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| Biochemistry28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Biochemistry (with a year in industry)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery (with a year in industry)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Biological Sciences28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Biological Sciences (with a year in industry)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Biomedical Engineering28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics or 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and a Science or Engineering subject plus Standard Level Physics at grade 5 | 28 points |
| Biomedical Sciences28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Biomedical Sciences (with a year in industry)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Business Economics30 Points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level | 30 points |
| Business Economics with Marketing28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Business Economics with Marketing and Geography28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Business Economics with Marketing and History28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Business Economics with Marketing and Politics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Business Economics with Marketing and Psychology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Business Economics with Marketing with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Business Economics with Marketing with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Business Management28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Business Management in Practice30 Points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level | 30 points |
| Civil and Structural Engineering28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points |
| Community Development and Youth Work28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Higher Level English and Literature at grade 5, plus Standard Level mathematics at grade 4 | 28 points |
| Computer Science28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points |
| Computer Science (Data Science and AI)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points |
| Computer Science (Data Science and AI) with Industrial Placement28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include mathematics | 28 points |
| Computer Science (User Experience and Design)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include mathematics | 28 points |
| Computer Science (User Experience and Design) with Industrial Placement28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include mathematics | 28 points |
| Computer Science with Industrial Placement28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include mathematics | 28 points |
| Economics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Economics and History28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Economics and International Relations28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Economics and Politics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Economics with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Economics with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Education28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Higher Level English and Literature at grade 5, plus Standard Level mathematics at grade 4 | 28 points |
| English28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English and Creative Writing28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English and European Languages28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English and Film Studies28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English and History28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English and Mathematics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English and Philosophy28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English and Politics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English and Psychology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| English with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Environmental Science28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Environmental Science and Geography28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Environmental Sustainability28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Environmental Sustainability and Geography28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| European Philosophy28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| European Philosophy with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| European Philosophy with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Experience Design32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| Finance28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level. And Mathematics at Standard Level grade 4 | 28 points |
| Financial Economics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Financial Economics with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Financial Economics with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Fine Art (Digital Media, Drawing and Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture)32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| Forensic Anthropology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology, plus Standard Level Mathematics and Chemistry at 4. | 28 points |
| Foundation Year in Life Sciences30 points overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level A combination of IB Certificate plus other qualifications, such as A-Levels, Advanced Placement Tests or the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP), will also be considered. | 30 points |
| Geography28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Geography and Economics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Geography and Environmental Science28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Geography and History28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Geography and Planning28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Geography and Politics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Geography and Psychology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Geography with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Geography with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Geopolitics28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher level | 28 points |
| Graphic Design32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| History28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher level | 28 points |
| History and European Languages28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| History and International Relations28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| History and Philosophy28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| History and Politics28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| History and Psychology28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| History with French28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| History with Spanish28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Illustration32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| Interior & Environmental Design32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| International Business28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| International Business and International Relations28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| International Business and Management30 Points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level | 30 points |
| International Business in Practice30 Points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level | 30 points |
| International Business with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| International Business with Marketing28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| International Business with Marketing in Practice30 Points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level | 30 points |
| International Business with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| International Finance28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level, and mathematics at Standard Level grade 4 | 28 points |
| International Relations and European Languages28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| International Relations and Politics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Jewellery & Metal Design32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| Law (Eng/NI) with Energy Law34 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 34 points |
| Law (Eng/NI) with French34 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 34 points |
| Law (Eng/NI) with Spanish34 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 34 points |
| Law (English/NI)34 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 34 points |
| Law (Scots and English Dual Qualifying) with Energy Law32 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 32 points |
| Law (Scots and English) Dual Qualifying32 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 32 points |
| Law (Scots)32 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 32 points |
| Law (Scots) with Energy Law32 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 32 points |
| Law (Scots) with French32 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 32 points |
| Law (Scots) with Spanish32 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level | 32 points |
| MA Arts & Social Sciences28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Mathematical Biology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Biology | 28 points |
| Mathematics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points |
| Mathematics and Astrophysics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics | 28 points |
| Mathematics and Economics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points |
| Mathematics and Financial Economics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points |
| Mathematics and Physics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics | 28 points |
| Mathematics and Psychology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points |
| Mechanical Engineering28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics or 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and a Science or Engineering subject plus Standard Level Physics at grade 5 | 28 points |
| Mechanical Engineering with Renewables28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics or 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and a Science or Engineering subject plus Standard Level Physics at grade 5 | 28 points |
| Mental Health Nursing30 points overall with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level, plus English and Mathematics at Standard Level at grade 4 or at Higher Level at grade 3. | 30 points |
| Microbiology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Microbiology (with a year in industry)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Neuroscience28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Neuroscience (with a year in industry)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Pharmacology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Pharmacology (with a year in industry)28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4. | 28 points |
| Philosophy28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Philosophy and European Languages28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Philosophy and Film28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Philosophy and International Relations28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Philosophy and Politics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Philosophy and Psychology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Philosophy with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Philosophy with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Physics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics | 28 points |
| Physics with Astrophysics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics | 28 points |
| Physics with Renewable Energy Science28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics and Physics | 28 points |
| Politics28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Politics and European Languages28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Politics and Psychology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Politics with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Politics with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Product Design32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| Psychology28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Psychology with French28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Psychology with Spanish28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Social Work28 points overall with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level to include Standard Level Mathematics and English at grade 4 | 28 points |
| Structural Engineering with Architecture28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Mathematics | 28 points |
| Textile Design32 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. Literate or Art and Design Subject recommended | 32 points |
| Urban Planning28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level | 28 points |
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Sources
- ucas.comPer-course IB offers as published in UCAS entry requirements for the 2026 cycle (University of Dundee).
- dundee.ac.ukUniversity website for application route and context.
- wikidata.orgFounding year, student numbers and institution type (Wikidata, CC0).
- dundee.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.