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IB requirements at Heriot-Watt University

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

As published for the 2027 entry cycle. Offers vary by course and year - always confirm on the course page.

Most common offer: 29 points (32 courses)

Course	IB offer	Conditions
EconomicsFor entry to Year 2: 34 points including Higher Level 5 in Business Management and Higher Level 5 in one of Maths or Economics.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Higher Level 5 in Business Management and Higher Level 5 in one of Maths or Economics.
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Architectural Engineeringwith Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 33 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 33 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences and Diploma in Industrial Trainingwith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Physicswith Higher Level 5 Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Higher Level 6 Physics and Maths.	30 points	with Higher Level 5 Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Higher Level 6 Physics and Maths.
Medicinal Chemistrywith Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1.	29 points	with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1.
Biological Sciencesincluding a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1.	27 points	including a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1.
Psychology with ManagementFor entry to Year 2: 34 points with Psychology at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Psychology at Higher Level 5.
International Business ManagementFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.
Interior Architecture and DesignFor entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.

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Published IB offers for the 2026 entry cycle span 26 to 30 points depending on the course (77 courses list an IB offer).

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ucas.comPer-course IB offers as published in UCAS entry requirements for the 2026 cycle (Heriot-Watt University).
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wikidata.orgFounding year, student numbers and institution type (Wikidata, CC0).
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Course	IB offer	Conditions
AccountancyFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.
Accountancy and FinanceFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.
Actuarial Sciencewith Higher Level Mathematics at 6 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Higher Level Mathematics at 7.	28 points	with Higher Level Mathematics at 6 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Higher Level Mathematics at 7.
Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Trainingwith Higher Level Mathematics at 6 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Higher Level Mathematics at 7.	28 points	with Higher Level Mathematics at 6 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Higher Level Mathematics at 7.
Aerospace Engineeringincluding Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.	30 points	including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Applied Modern Languages & Translating: French/Spanishwith main language at Higher Level 5.	30 points	with main language at Higher Level 5.
Architectural Engineeringwith Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 33 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 33 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Biological Sciencesincluding a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1.	27 points	including a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1.
Brewing and Distillingwith Higher Level 5 Chemistry or Biology and Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Biology at Higher Level 6 and Chemistry at Higher Level 5.	29 points	with Higher Level 5 Chemistry or Biology and Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Biology at Higher Level 6 and Chemistry at Higher Level 5.
Brewing and Distilling and Diploma in Industrial Trainingwith Higher Level 5 Chemistry or Biology and Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Biology at Higher Level 6 and Chemistry at Higher Level 5.	29 points	with Higher Level 5 Chemistry or Biology and Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Biology at Higher Level 6 and Chemistry at Higher Level 5.
British Sign Language (Interpreting, Translating and Applied Language Studies)	30 points	-
Business AdministrationFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.
Business and FinanceFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.
Chemical Engineeringwith Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level 6.	30 points	with Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Chemistry at Higher Level 6.
Chemistrywith Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics at 6.	30 points	with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics at 6.
Chemistry with Industrial Placementwith Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics at 6.	30 points	with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics at 6.
Civil Engineeringwith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 35 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	30 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 35 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Combined Studiesincluding a relevant science and Mathematics at Higher Level 5. For language route Higher Level 5 is also required in language to be studied.	29 points	including a relevant science and Mathematics at Higher Level 5. For language route Higher Level 5 is also required in language to be studied.
Communication DesignFor entry to Year 2: 30 points.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: 30 points.
Computer Sciencewith **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Computer Science (Cyber Security)with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Computer Science (Data Science)with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Computer Science (Software Engineering)with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Computer Science and Diploma in Industrial Trainingwith **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Computer SystemsFor entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points including Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points including Computing at Higher Level 6.
Construction Project ManagementFor entry to Year 2: A total of 33 points required.	28 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 33 points required.
Data Scienceswith Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 30 points with Maths and Computing at Higher Level 6.	26 points	with Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 30 points with Maths and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Design for Textiles (Fashion, Interior, Art)For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.
EconomicsFor entry to Year 2: 34 points including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5.
Economics and Business ManagementFor entry to Year 2: 34 points including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5.
Economics and FinanceFor entry to Year 2: 34 points including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Maths or Economics at Higher Level 5.
Electrical & Electronic Engineeringwith Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.	30 points	with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Electrical and Electronic Engineeringwith Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.	29 points	with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Engineeringwith Higher Level 5 in a relevant science (Chemistry or Physics depending on intended route) and Higher Level 5 Mathematics.	29 points	with Higher Level 5 in a relevant science (Chemistry or Physics depending on intended route) and Higher Level 5 Mathematics.
FashionFor entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.
Fashion Branding and PromotionFor entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.
FinanceFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.
Games Development and Productionwith **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
GeographyFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points is required.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points is required.
Geography, Society and EnvironmentFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points is required.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points is required.
Interior Architecture and DesignFor entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points required.
International Business ManagementFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.
International Business Management with a Modern Languageincluding Higher Level 5 in French or Spanish for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including Higher Level 6 in French or Spanish, plus Higher Level Business Management at 6.	29 points	including Higher Level 5 in French or Spanish for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including Higher Level 6 in French or Spanish, plus Higher Level Business Management at 6.
International Business Management with Year AbroadFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.
Marine Biologyincluding a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 32 points with Biology or Human Biology at Higher Level 6.	27 points	including a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 32 points with Biology or Human Biology at Higher Level 6.
MarketingFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.
Mathematical Physicswith Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 30 points with with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6	28 points	with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 30 points with with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6
Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Scienceswith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences and Diploma in Industrial Trainingwith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Mathematicswith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Mathematics with Computer Sciencewith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Mathematics with Financewith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Mathematics with Finance and Diploma in Industrial Trainingwith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Mathematics with Frenchwith Mathematics and French at Higher Level 5.	28 points	with Mathematics and French at Higher Level 5.
Mathematics with Spanishwith Mathematics and Spanish at Higher Level 5.	28 points	with Mathematics and Spanish at Higher Level 5.
Mathematics with Statisticswith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	28 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Mechanical Engineeringincluding Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.	29 points	including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineeringincluding Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.	29 points	including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Medicinal Chemistrywith Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1.	29 points	with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1.
Medicinal Chemistry with Industrial Placementwith Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1.	30 points	with Higher Level Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics at 5 for entry to Year 1.
Modern Languages (Interpreting and Translating) French/Spanishwith main language at Higher Level 5.	30 points	with main language at Higher Level 5.
Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures (Beginner Pathway)	30 points	-
Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures with Frenchincluding French at HL 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including French at HL 6.	30 points	including French at HL 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including French at HL 6.
Modern Languages, Communication and Cultures with Spanishincluding Spanish at HL 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Spanish at HL 6.	30 points	including Spanish at HL 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Spanish at HL 6.
Physicswith Higher Level 5 Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Higher Level 6 Physics and Maths.	30 points	with Higher Level 5 Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Higher Level 6 Physics and Maths.
Physics with Industrial Placementwith Higher Level 5 Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1.	30 points	with Higher Level 5 Physics and Maths for entry to Year 1.
Professional AccountancyFor entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points including at least one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics, Maths at Higher Level 5.
PsychologyFor entry to Year 2: 34 points with Psychology at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Psychology at Higher Level 5.
Psychology with ManagementFor entry to Year 2: 34 points with Psychology at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Psychology at Higher Level 5.
Psychology with MarketingFor entry to Year 2: 34 points with Psychology at Higher Level 5.	29 points	For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Psychology at Higher Level 5.
Quantity SurveyingFor entry to Year 2: A total of 33 points required.	28 points	For entry to Year 2: A total of 33 points required.
Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systemswith Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.	29 points	with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
Software Engineeringincluding Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.	28 points	including Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6.
Sport and Exercise Scienceincluding suitable science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: total of 34 points including suitable science subject at Higher Level 6.	27 points	including suitable science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: total of 34 points including suitable science subject at Higher Level 6.
Statistical Data Sciencewith Higher Level Mathematics at 6 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Higher Level Mathematics at 7.	28 points	with Higher Level Mathematics at 6 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Higher Level Mathematics at 7.
Structural Engineeringwith Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 35 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.	30 points	with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 35 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.