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IB requirements at the University of Leicester
By Michael Thompson - Head of Teaching Excellence; 15 years as an IB Coordinator
Data checked 4 October 2026
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Published IB offers by course
As published for the 2026 entry cycle. Offers vary by course and year - always confirm on the course page.
Most common offer: 30 points (81 courses)
| Course | IB offer | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| MedicinePass Diploma with 34 points overall including three higher level subjects at grades 7,6,6 or above, subjects must include Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology or pass Diploma with 36 points overall including three higher level subjects at grades 6,6,6 or above, subjects must include Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology | 34 points | Pass Diploma with 34 points overall including three higher level subjects at grades 7,6,6 or above, subjects must include Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology or pass Diploma with 36 points overall including three higher level subjects at grades 6,6,6 or above, subjects must include Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology |
| LawPlus grade 4 in Standard Level English A or 5 in English B required if not held at GCSE. | 33 points | Plus grade 4 in Standard Level English A or 5 in English B required if not held at GCSE. |
| Economics and Data AnalyticsMinimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points | Minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. |
| International Relations and HistoryPass Diploma with 28 points overall. | 28 points | Pass Diploma with 28 points overall. |
| Computer Science (with a year abroad)Minimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points | Minimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. |
| Aerospace Engineeringwith grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points | with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. |
| MathematicsIncluding grade 5 in HL Mathematics. | 30 points | Including grade 5 in HL Mathematics. |
| Physics with Space ScienceTo include: 5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Physics OR 6 in HL Maths and 6 in SL Physics. OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths Analysis & Approaches (SL Maths Applications & Interpretation not accepted) HL Maths accepted within both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation | 32 points | To include: 5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Physics OR 6 in HL Maths and 6 in SL Physics. OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths Analysis & Approaches (SL Maths Applications & Interpretation not accepted) HL Maths accepted within both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation |
| ChemistryTo include grade 5 in HL Chemistry. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. | 28 points | To include grade 5 in HL Chemistry. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. |
| Biomedical Engineeringwith grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points | with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. |
| Psychology with Cognitive NeurosciencePass Diploma with 28 points overall. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or grade 3 in HL Maths, grade 4 in a science, grade 4 in English A or grade 5 in English B if subjects not held at GCSE. | 28 points | Pass Diploma with 28 points overall. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or grade 3 in HL Maths, grade 4 in a science, grade 4 in English A or grade 5 in English B if subjects not held at GCSE. |
| Human Resource ManagementPass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 4/C. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points | Pass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 4/C. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. |
| History and Archaeology | 30 points | - |
| EnglishIncluding 6 in Higher Level English A or B. | 30 points | Including 6 in Higher Level English A or B. |
Worth knowing
- Published IB offers for the 2026 entry cycle span 26 to 36 points depending on the course (157 courses list an IB offer).
All 157 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 |
|---|---|
| AccountingMinimum of grade 4 in SL or 3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL or 4 in HL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 5/B. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE. | 30 points |
| Accounting and FinanceMinimum of grade 4 in SL or 3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL or 4 in HL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 5/B. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE. | 30 points |
| Accounting and Finance with foundation yearShould include maths and English as below if GCSE qualifications are not held. minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation | 26 points |
| Accounting with foundation YearShould include maths and English as below if GCSE qualifications are not held. minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation | 26 points |
| Aerospace Engineeringwith grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Aerospace Engineering (with a year abroad)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Aerospace Engineering (with Industry)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Ancient History | 30 points |
| Ancient History and Archaeology | 30 points |
| Ancient History and Archaeology with a Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| Ancient History and History | 30 points |
| Applied PsychologyPass Diploma with 28 points overall. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or grade 3 in HL Maths, grade 4 in a science, grade 4 in English A or grade 5 in English B if subjects not held at GCSE. | 28 points |
| Archaeology | 28 points |
| Biological Sciencesto include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Biological Sciences (Biochemistry)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Biological Sciences (Genetics)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Biological Sciences (Microbiology)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Biological Sciences (Neuroscience)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year)Pass Diploma with 26 points to include grade 4 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 at HL and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 26 points |
| Biological Sciences (Zoology)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Biomedical Engineeringwith grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Biomedical Engineering (with a year abroad)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Biomedical Engineering (with a year in industry)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Business and LawPass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 4/C. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Business and ManagementPass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 4/C. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Business and Management with foundation yearIf GCSE maths and English not held then a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation must be obtained plus a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B | 26 points |
| Business ComputingPass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 4/C. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Business EconomicsMinimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Business Economics with foundation yearShould include maths and English as below if GCSE qualifications are not held. minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation | 26 points |
| ChemistryTo include grade 5 in HL Chemistry. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. | 28 points |
| Chemistry (with a year abroad)To include grade 5 in HL Chemistry. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. | 28 points |
| Chemistry (with a year in Industry)To include grade 5 in HL Chemistry. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. | 28 points |
| Chemistry with Foundation YearMust include appropriate maths and chemistry content. | 26 points |
| Clinical SciencesIncluding three higher levels subjects at grades 6, 6, 5 including Biology or Chemistry, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths. | 32 points |
| Computer ScienceMinimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Computer Science (with a year abroad)Minimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Computer Science (with a Year in Industry)Minimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Computer Science with Artificial IntelligenceMinimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence with IndustryMinimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Computer Science with Cyber SecurityMinimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Computer Science with Cyber Security with a year AbroadMinimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Computer Science with Cyber Security with a year in IndustryMinimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Computer Science with Foundation YearMust include appropriate maths and science content. Minimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. | 26 points |
| Creative Computing | 28 points |
| Creative Computing with Foundation YearMust include appropriate maths and science content. Minimum of 5 in SL Maths or 4 in HL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. | 26 points |
| CriminologyMust include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE. | 28 points |
| Criminology with a Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| Criminology with Forensic PsychologyMust include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE. | 28 points |
| Diagnostic RadiographyMinimum grade 6 in HL science (from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Biology). Minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B required if grade 5/C not held in English Language GCSE. | 30 points |
| EconomicsMinimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Economics and AccountingMinimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Economics and Accounting with foundation yearShould include maths and English as below if GCSE qualifications are not held. minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation | 26 points |
| Economics and Data AnalyticsMinimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Economics and Data Analytics with foundation yearShould include maths and English as below if GCSE qualifications are not held. minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation | 26 points |
| Economics with foundation yearShould include maths and English as below if GCSE qualifications are not held. minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation | 26 points |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering (with a year abroad)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 28 points |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering (with Industry)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 28 points |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineeringwith grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 28 points |
| Engineering with Foundation YearMust include appropriate maths and science content | 26 points |
| EnglishIncluding 6 in Higher Level English A or B. | 30 points |
| English and French LawIncluding 6 in Higher Level French. Plus grade 4 in Standard Level English A or 5 in English B required if not held at GCSE. | 34 - 36 points |
| English and HistoryIncluding 6 in Higher Level English A or B. | 30 points |
| English with a Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| English with Creative WritingIncluding 6 in Higher Level English A or B. | 30 points |
| Environmental ScienceMust include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 at HL if 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Environmental Science with Foundation Yearone HL science subject preferred. Must have maths and English if not held at GCSE grade C/4. | 26 points |
| FinanceMinimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Finance with foundation yearShould include maths and English as below if GCSE qualifications are not held. minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation | 26 points |
| Financial Economics and BankingMinimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Financial Economics and Banking with foundation yearShould include maths and English as below if GCSE qualifications are not held. minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B grade 4 in SL/3 in HL Maths Analysis and Approach, or grade 5 in SL Maths/4 in HL Application and Interpretation | 26 points |
| General Engineeringwith grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| General Engineering (with a year abroad)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| General Engineering (with Industry)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| GeographyMust include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 at HL if 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Geography with Foundation Yearone HL science subject preferred. Must have maths and English if not held at GCSE grade C/4. | 26 points |
| Geologyincluding grade 5 in two science subjects at HL. Minimum of 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths required if grade 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Geology with Foundation Yearone HL science subject preferred. Must have maths and English if not held at GCSE grade C/4. | 26 points |
| Geology with Palaeontologyincluding grade 5 in two science subjects at HL. Minimum of 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths required if grade 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| HistoryIncluding 6 in one Higher Level subject | 30 points |
| History and American StudiesIncluding 6 in one Higher Level subject | 30 points |
| History and Archaeology | 30 points |
| History and PoliticsIncluding 6 in one Higher Level subject | 30 points |
| History with a Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| Human Resource ManagementPass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 4/C. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Human Resource Management with foundation yearIf GCSE maths and English not held then a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation must be obtained plus a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B | 26 points |
| International RelationsPass Diploma with 28 points overall. | 28 points |
| International Relations and HistoryPass Diploma with 28 points overall. | 28 points |
| JournalismMust include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE | 28 points |
| Journalism and EnglishMust include a minimum of grade 6 in English A or B at Higher Level | 28 points |
| Journalism and Marketing | 28 points |
| Journalism and MediaMust include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE | 28 points |
| Journalism with a Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| Journalism with Creative WritingMust include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE | 28 points |
| LawPlus grade 4 in Standard Level English A or 5 in English B required if not held at GCSE. | 33 points |
| Law with a Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| Law with CriminologyPlus grade 4 in Standard Level English A or 5 in English B required if not held at GCSE. | 33 points |
| Law with PoliticsPlus grade 4 in Standard Level English A or 5 in English B required if not held at GCSE. | 33 points |
| MarketingPass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 4/C. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Marketing with foundation yearIf GCSE maths and English not held then a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation must be obtained plus a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B | 26 points |
| MathematicsIncluding grade 5 in HL Mathematics. | 30 points |
| Mathematics and Actuarial ScienceIncluding grade 5 in HL Mathematics. | 30 points |
| Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial IntelligenceIncluding grade 5 in HL Mathematics. | 30 points |
| Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a year abroadIncluding grade 5 in HL Mathematics. | 30 points |
| Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with a year in IndustryIncluding grade 5 in HL Mathematics. | 30 points |
| Mathematics with Data Science and Artificial Intelligence with FoundationMust include appropriate maths and science content | 26 points |
| Mathematics with Foundation YearMust include appropriate maths and science content | 26 points |
| Mechanical Engineeringwith grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Mechanical Engineering (with a year abroad)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Mechanical Engineering (with Industry)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Mechanical Engineering (with Year in Industry)with grade 5 in Maths at HL. Must include minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Media and Communication | 30 points |
| Media and Communication with a Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| Media, Society and Culture | 30 points |
| Medical Biochemistryto include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Medical Biosciences (Biochemistry)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Medical Biosciences (Genetics)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Medical Biosciences (Microbiology)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Medical Biosciences (Physiology)to include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Medical Geneticsto include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Medical Microbiologyto include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Medical Physiologyto include grade 6 and 5 in at least two relevant HL science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths and grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language and Maths at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Medicinal ChemistryTo include grade 5 in HL Chemistry. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. | 28 points |
| Medicinal Chemistry (with a year abroad)To include grade 5 in HL Chemistry. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. | 28 points |
| Medicinal Chemistry (with a year in industry)To include grade 5 in HL Chemistry. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 5 in SL Maths required if grade 5/B not held at GCSE. | 28 points |
| MedicinePass Diploma with 34 points overall including three higher level subjects at grades 7,6,6 or above, subjects must include Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology or pass Diploma with 36 points overall including three higher level subjects at grades 6,6,6 or above, subjects must include Chemistry or Biology, plus one other science from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics or Psychology | 34 points |
| Medicine (with a foundation year)Pass diploma with at least 30 points overall, including three higher level subjects at grade 5 or above (including Chemistry or Biology), and one other science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. plus three standard level subjects. | 30 points |
| Midwifery with LeadershipGrade 6 in HL Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. Minimum grade 3 in HL Mathematics, or 4 in SL Mathematics, or 5 in SL Maths Studies if not held at GCSE 5/C. Minimum of 4 in English A or 5 in English B if not held at GCSE 5/C. | 30 points |
| Modern and Contemporary HistoryIncluding 6 in one Higher Level subject | 30 points |
| Nursing with Leadership Dual Field Mental Health and Adult NursingPass diploma with 28 points to include grade 6 in one relevant HL science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths or 5 in SL Maths Studies if minimum of grade 4/C not held in Maths GCSE. Plus, a grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language. | 28 points |
| Nursing with Leadership Dual Field Mental Health and Children's NursingPass diploma with 28 points to include grade 6 in one relevant HL science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths or 5 in SL Maths Studies if minimum of grade 4/C not held in Maths GCSE. Plus, a grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language. | 28 points |
| Nursing with Leadership Single Registration Adult NursingPass diploma with 28 points to include grade 6 in one relevant HL science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 3 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths or 5 in SL Maths Studies if minimum of grade 4/C not held in Maths GCSE. Plus, a grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language. | 28 points |
| Optometryincluding three higher level subjects at grades 6, 6, 6. Higher Level subjects required are Biology or Physics, plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in HL Mathematics or 5 in SL Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or SL6 in Mathematics Application and Interpretation, if minimum of grade 6/B not held in Maths GCSE. Plus grade 5 in English A or 6 in English B if minimum of grade 6/B not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| PharmacyMust include three higher level subjects at grades 6, 6, 5. Higher Level subjects required are Biology or Chemistry, plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Psychology. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in HL Mathematics or 5 in SL Mathematics Analysis & Approaches or SL6 in Mathematics Application and Interpretation if minimum of grade 6/B not held in Maths GCSE. Plus, grade 5 in English A or 6 in English B if minimum of grade 6/B not held in GCSE English Language. | 30 points |
| Physical Geography and Geologyincluding grade 5 in one science subjects at HL. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or 3 at HL if 4/C not held at GCSE. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE. | 30 points |
| PhysicsTo include: 5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Physics OR 6 in HL Maths and 6 in SL Physics. OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths Analysis & Approaches (SL Maths Applications & Interpretation not accepted) HL Maths accepted within both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation | 32 points |
| Physics with AstrophysicsTo include: 5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Physics OR 6 in HL Maths and 6 in SL Physics. OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths Analysis & Approaches (SL Maths Applications & Interpretation not accepted) HL Maths accepted within both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation | 32 points |
| Physics with Climate ScienceTo include: 5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Physics OR 6 in HL Maths and 6 in SL Physics. OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths Analysis & Approaches (SL Maths Applications & Interpretation not accepted) HL Maths accepted within both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation | 32 points |
| Physics with Data ScienceTo include: 5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Physics OR 6 in HL Maths and 6 in SL Physics. OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths Analysis & Approaches (SL Maths Applications & Interpretation not accepted) HL Maths accepted within both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation | 32 points |
| Physics with Foundation YearMust include appropriate maths and science content | 26 points |
| Physics with Space ScienceTo include: 5 in HL Maths and 5 in HL Physics OR 6 in HL Maths and 6 in SL Physics. OR 6 in HL Physics and 6 in SL Maths Analysis & Approaches (SL Maths Applications & Interpretation not accepted) HL Maths accepted within both Analysis & Approaches and Applications & Interpretation | 32 points |
| PhysiotherapyPass Diploma with 30 points including grade 6 in HL Biology or Sports, Exercise & Health Science. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approaches, or 6 in SL Maths Applications and Interpretation required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum grade 3 required in at least three other subjects if not held at grade 5/C at GCSE. | 30 points |
| Physiotherapy with Foundation YearPass Diploma with 27 points including grade 5 from one higher-level science-based subject from Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and Sports, Exercise & Health Science. Minimum of 4 in HL Maths or 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approaches, or 6 in SL Maths Applications and Interpretation required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B required if grade 5/C not held at GCSE. Minimum grade 3 required in at least three other subjects if not held at grade 5/C at GCSE. | 27 points |
| PoliticsPass Diploma with 28 points overall. | 28 points |
| Politics and EconomicsPass Diploma with 28 points, including a minimum of 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach or 6 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation or 4 in HL Maths if not held at GCSE grade 5/B. | 28 points |
| Politics and International RelationsPass Diploma with 28 points overall. | 28 points |
| Politics and SociologyPass Diploma with 28 points overall. | 28 points |
| Politics with a Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| PsychologyPass Diploma with 28 points overall. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or grade 3 in HL Maths, grade 4 in a science, grade 4 in English A or grade 5 in English B if subjects not held at GCSE. | 28 points |
| Psychology with Cognitive NeurosciencePass Diploma with 28 points overall. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths or grade 3 in HL Maths, grade 4 in a science, grade 4 in English A or grade 5 in English B if subjects not held at GCSE. | 28 points |
| Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| SociologyMust include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE | 28 points |
| Sociology with a Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year | 26 points |
| Sociology with CriminologyMust include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language GCSE. | 28 points |
| Software EngineeringMinimum of 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths required if grade 4/C not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Software Engineering (with a Year Abroad)Minimum of 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths required if grade 4/C not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
| Software Engineering (with a Year in Industry)Minimum of 4 in SL Maths or 3 in HL Maths required if grade 4/C not held at GCSE. Applications & Interpretation and Analysis & Approaches both accepted. | 30 points |
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