Study with the IB
IB requirements at the University of Nottingham
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: 34 points (56 courses)
| Course | IB offer | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Preliminary Year665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates OR 32 points overall in the IB Diploma. Must not include both Biology and Chemistry. | 32 points2027 | 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates OR 32 points overall in the IB Diploma. Must not include both Biology and Chemistry. |
| Lawor 6,6,6 in three Higher Level Certificates. | 34 points2027 | or 6,6,6 in three Higher Level Certificates. |
| Industrial Economics with a Placement YearSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points2027 | See below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 |
| Politics and International Relations - Quantitative Methodsor 6,6,5 in three Higher Level Certificates | 32 points2027 | or 6,6,5 in three Higher Level Certificates |
| MSci Physics with Year in Computer Scienceincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points2026 | including Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. |
| Environmental Engineeringor 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry. | 34 points2027 | or 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry. |
| Mathematical Physics666 at Higher Level including HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL Physics. HL Mathematics (Applications and Interpretations) is not accepted. | 38 points2027 | 666 at Higher Level including HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL Physics. HL Mathematics (Applications and Interpretations) is not accepted. |
| Natural SciencesIB Diploma 36 points overall including Higher level grade 6 in at least two acceptable sciences. Alternatively, IB Higher level certificate grades 7,6,6 including at least two acceptable sciences. Acceptable sciences: biology, chemistry, mathematics analysis and approaches, mathematics applications and interpretations, physics, psychology, geography and environmental systems and societies (HL6 in mathematics analysis and approaches for streams requiring mathematics). One-grade reduced offer available under the Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme (grade A or B in the IB Extended Essay). | 36 points2027 | IB Diploma 36 points overall including Higher level grade 6 in at least two acceptable sciences. Alternatively, IB Higher level certificate grades 7,6,6 including at least two acceptable sciences. Acceptable sciences: biology, chemistry, mathematics analysis and approaches, mathematics applications and interpretations, physics, psychology, geography and environmental systems and societies (HL6 in mathematics analysis and approaches for streams requiring mathematics). One-grade reduced offer available under the Additional Qualifications Offer Reduction Scheme (grade A or B in the IB Extended Essay). |
| BSc Physics with Year in Computer Scienceincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points2026 | including Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. |
| Medicinal and Biological Chemistryincluding 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level. or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Chemistry | 34 - 32 points2027 | including 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level. or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Chemistry |
| Environmental BiologyTo include Higher Level Biology grade 4. Alternatively, 655/664/754 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level Biology. | 30 points2027 | To include Higher Level Biology grade 4. Alternatively, 655/664/754 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level Biology. |
| Philosophy and Psychologyor 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates | 32 points2027 | or 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates |
| Finance, Accounting and Management with a Placement YearSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points2027 | See below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 |
| ArchitectureOr 666 in 3 HL certificates. | 34 points2027 | Or 666 in 3 HL certificates. |
| History(or 665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) | 32 points2027 | (or 665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) |
Worth knowing
- Published IB offers for the 2026 entry cycle span 24 to 36 points depending on the course (171 courses list an IB offer).
All 171 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 |
|---|---|
| Accountancy - Flying Start Degree ProgrammeSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points |
| Aerospace Engineering6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. OR 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level. 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 34 points |
| Aerospace Engineering including an Industrial Year6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. OR 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level. 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 34 points |
| Ancient Historyor 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates | 30 points |
| Ancient History (with Foundation Year)or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| Ancient History and Archaeologyor 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates | 30 points |
| Ancient History and History(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) | 30 points |
| Animal ScienceTo include Higher Level Biology 4. Alternatively, 555 or 744 or 654 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level Biology. | 28 points |
| Archaeologyor 555 in 3 Higher Level Certificates | 28 points |
| Archaeology (with Foundation Year)or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| Archaeology and Geographyor 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates | 30 points |
| Archaeology and History(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) | 30 points |
| Architectural Environment EngineeringIncluding one of Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation - 5 at Higher Level only. Also Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, economics, computer science or environmental systems and societies (for an offer of 30). Or 655 in 3 HL certificates including one of HL5 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 in Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or SL6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches and HL5 in one of biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, economics, computer science or environmental systems and societies. Or 665 in 3 HL certifications including one of HL5 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 in Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or SL6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 30 - 32 points |
| Architectural Environment Engineering including an Industrial Yearincluding one of Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation - 6 at Higher Level only. Also 6 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, economics, computer science or environmental systems and societies. Or 666 in 3 HL certificates including one of Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation - 6 at Higher Level only. Also 6 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, economics, computer science or environmental systems and societies. | 34 points |
| ArchitectureOr 666 in 3 HL certificates. | 34 points |
| Architecture and Environmental Designincluding either Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level, or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation 5 at Higher Level only. Or 666 in 3 HL certificates including one of one of HL6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 in Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or SL6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Mathematical Studies not accepted. | 34 points |
| Art History and Visual Cultureor 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 30 points |
| Art History and Visual Culture (with Foundation Year)or 544 in3 Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| Art History and Visual Culture and Englishor 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level 5 in one of English Literature, English Language and Literature, any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology | 30 points |
| Biochemistryincluding 6 and 5 in HL Chemistry and a second HL science subject which can be from biology, physics and mathematics, in any order or 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, including Chemistry and a second HL science subject which can be from biology, physics and mathematics, in any order. | 32 points |
| Biologyincluding 6,5 at Higher level to include biology and another science subject at Higher Level. Suitable second science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geography, Computer Science and Sports, Exercise and Health. Or we can consider three stand-alone Higher Level certificates at 6,6,5 including Biology and a second science subject. | 32 points |
| Biomedical Sciencesor 6, 6, 5 in three HL certificates, including HL5 in Biology and a second science | 32 points |
| Biomedical Sciences with Integrated Placement Yearor 6, 6, 5 in three HL certificates, including HL5 in Biology and a second science | 32 points |
| Biotechnologyincluding Higher Level 5 in Biology. Alternatively, 555 or 654 in 3 Higher Level certificates including 5 in Biology. | 28 points |
| BSc Physics with Year in Computer Scienceincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| Business and ManagementSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points |
| Cancer SciencesIncluding 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry and a second science at Higher level. Accepted second science subjects include: Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Geography, Engineering, Psychology, Geology, Environmental Science, Statistics. | 30 points |
| Chemical Engineeringor 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry. | 34 points |
| Chemical Engineering including an Industrial Yearor 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry. | 34 points |
| Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineeringor 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry. | 34 points |
| Chemical Engineering with Environmental Engineering including an Industrial Yearor 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry. | 34 points |
| Chemistryincluding 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level. or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Chemistry | 34 - 32 points |
| Chemistry with Industrial Placementincluding 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level. or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Chemistry | 34 - 32 points |
| Chemistry with International Studyincluding 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level. or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Chemistry | 34 - 32 points |
| Civil Engineeringor 665 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 5 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing/Computer Science, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology. | 32 points |
| Civil Engineering including an Industrial Yearor 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing/Computer Science, Further Mathematics, 3D Design, Design Engineering, Economics or Psychology | 34 points |
| Classical Civilisationor 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates | 30 points |
| Classical Civilisation (with Foundation Year)or 544 in Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| Classical Civilisation and Philosophyor 655 in 3 Higher Level certificates | 30 points |
| Classicsor 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates | 30 points |
| Computer Scienceor 766 in 3 HL certificates or 34 points including 6 in HL Computer Science or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Computer Science 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with Year in Industryor 766 in 3 HL certificates or 34 points including 6 in HL Computer Science or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Computer Science 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Computer Science including International Yearor 766 in 3 HL certificates or 34 points including 6 in HL Computer Science or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Computer Science 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligenceor 766 in 3 HL certificates or 34 points including 6 in HL Computer Science or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Computer Science 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence including International Yearor 766 in 3 HL certificates or 34 points including 6 in HL Computer Science or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Computer Science 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Computer Science with Year in Industryor 766 in 3 HL certificates or 34 points including 6 in HL Computer Science or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Computer Science 5 in Mathematics at Higher or Standard Level, if no GCSE 5 (B) in Mathematics. | 36 points |
| Criminologyor grades 6,6,5 in three Higher Level Certificates | 32 points |
| Criminology and Sociologyor grades 6,5,5 in three Higher Level Certificates | 30 points |
| Cultural and Creative Industriesor 665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. Should include Arts and/or Social Science subjects. | 32 points |
| Cultural and Creative Industries (with Foundation Year)or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. Should include Arts and/or Social Science subjects. | 24 points |
| EconomicsThe standard offer is 36, reduced to 34 if the applicant is taking Higher Level Maths. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766, reduced to 666 if taking Higher Level Maths. | 36 - 34 points |
| Economics and EconometricsMust include Higher Level Mathematics at 6. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766 which must include Mathematics | 36 points |
| Economics and International EconomicsThe standard offer is 36, reduced to 34 if the applicant is taking Higher Level Maths. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766, reduced to 666 if taking Higher Level Maths. | 36 - 34 points |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 34 points |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering including an Industrial year(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 34 points |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering including an Industrial Year(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 34 points |
| Electrical Engineering(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electrical Engineering with a Year Abroad(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electrical Engineering with a Year Abroad (Year 2 out)(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 34 points |
| Electrical Engineering with a Year in Industry(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electrical Engineering with a Year in Industry (Yr 4 out)(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 34 points |
| Electronic and Computer Engineering(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad (Year 2 out)(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 34 points |
| Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year in Industry (Year 4 out)(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 34 points |
| Electronic Engineering(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electronic Engineering with a Year Abroad (Year 2 out)(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 34 points |
| Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry(or 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL5 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 30 points |
| Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry (Year 4 out)(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) including one of: HL6 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics Analysis and Approaches AND including HL6 in one of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Computer Science. | 34 points |
| Engineering and Physical Sciences with Foundation YearOr 555 in 3 HL Certificates. If GCSE requirements are not met then this can be compensated with Standard Level Mathematics (any subject, excluding maths studies), Physics and English at grade 4. | 28 points |
| Englishwith a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates including English Accepted alternative subjects to English are the following IB Higher Level subjects : any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology | 32 points |
| English (with Foundation Year)or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| English and Classical Civilisationwith a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including English List of accepted alternatives to English: any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology | 32 points |
| English and Historywith a minimum of 6 points in English Higher level. OR 666 in 3 Higher Level certificates including English Accepted subjects instead of English are the following: any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology | 34 points |
| English and Philosophywith a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates including 6 in English Accepted subjects instead of English are the following: any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology | 32 points |
| English Language and Literaturewith a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates including English Accepted subjects instead of English include: any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology | 32 points |
| English Language and Literature (with Foundation Year)or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| English with Creative Writingwith a minimum of 6 points in English at Higher level. OR 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates including English Accepted subjects instead of English are the following: any Language subject, Geography, History, Philosophy, Global Politics, Psychology, World Religions, Social and Cultural Anthropology | 32 points |
| Environmental BiologyTo include Higher Level Biology grade 4. Alternatively, 655/664/754 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Higher Level Biology. | 30 points |
| Environmental Engineeringor 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry. | 34 points |
| Environmental Engineering including an Industrial Yearor 666 in Higher Level Certificates including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, 6 Higher Level Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or Standard Level 7 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches plus Higher Level 6 in one of Physics or Chemistry. | 34 points |
| Environmental ScienceTo include Higher Level 4 in 1 of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Systems and Societies. Alternatively, 655 or 664 or 754 in 3 Higher Level certificates including 1 of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Systems and Societies. | 30 points |
| Film and Screen Studiesor 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 30 points |
| Film and Screen Studies (with Foundation Year)or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| Finance, Accounting and ManagementSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points |
| Finance, Accounting and Management with a Placement YearSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points |
| Financial MathematicsIB Diploma 34 points including Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (A&A) grade 6. Alternatively, achieve 3 Higher Level Certificates with grades: - 6,6,6 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,6,5 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,7,5 including HL7 Maths A&A | 34 points |
| Geography BAGCSE requirements - English and Mathematics grade C/4 We will also consider 3 IB Higher Level Certificates with grades of 6,6,5 | 32 points |
| Geography BScGCSE requirements - English and Mathematics grade C/4 We will also consider 3 IB Higher Level Certificates with grades of 6,6,5 | 32 points |
| Geography with Business BAWe will also consider 3 IB Higher Level Certificates with grades of 6,6,5 GCSE requirements - English and Mathematics grade C/4 | 32 points |
| History(or 665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) | 32 points |
| History (with Foundation Year)or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| History and Philosophy BAOR 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates | 32 points |
| History and Politics(or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates) | 34 points |
| Industrial EconomicsSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points |
| Industrial Economics with a Placement YearSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points |
| Industrial Economics with InsuranceSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points |
| Industrial Economics with Insurance with a Placement YearSee below for GCSE and English requirements. We will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 666 | 34 points |
| International Media and Communications Studiesor 655 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 30 points |
| International Media and Communications Studies (with Foundation Year)or 544 in Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| International Security Studiesor 6,6,5 in three Higher Level Certificates | 32 points |
| Lawor 6,6,6 in three Higher Level Certificates. | 34 points |
| Liberal Artsor 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. For English pathway; 6 points in Higher Level English. For Mathematics pathway; 6 points in Higher Level Level Mathematics. | 34 points |
| Liberal Arts (with Foundation Year)or 544 in Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| Mathematical Physicsincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| MathematicsIB Diploma 34 points including Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (A&A) grade 6. Alternatively, achieve 3 Higher Level Certificates with grades: - 6,6,6 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,6,5 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,7,5 including HL7 Maths A&A | 34 points |
| Mathematics (International Study)IB Diploma 34 points including Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (A&A) grade 6. Alternatively, achieve 3 Higher Level Certificates with grades: - 6,6,6 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,6,5 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,7,5 including HL7 Maths A&A | 34 points |
| Mathematics and EconomicsIB Diploma 34 points including Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (A&A) grade 6. Alternatively, achieve 3 Higher Level Certificates with grades 6,6,6 including Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| Mathematics with a Year in IndustryIB Diploma 34 points including Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (A&A) grade 6. Alternatively, achieve 3 Higher Level Certificates with grades: - 6,6,6 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,6,5 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,7,5 including HL7 Maths A&A | 34 points |
| Mechanical EngineeringIncluding Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or Standard Level). OR 766 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 36 points |
| Mechanical Engineering including an Industrial Yearincluding 6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. OR 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level. OR 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 34 points |
| Mechanical Engineering Including an Industrial yearIncluding Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or Standard Level). OR 766 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 36 points |
| Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. OR 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level. OR 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 34 points |
| Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Yr 2 abroad)Including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or Standard Level). OR 766 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 36 points |
| Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year (Yr 3 abroad)Including Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 6 at Higher Level only (plus Physics at Higher or Standard Level). OR 766 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 36 points |
| Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. OR 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level. OR 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 34 points |
| Mechanical Engineering with Manufacturing including an Industrial Year6 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at HL or 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches at SL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. OR 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at HL and 6 in Physics at HL or 7 in Physics at SL. Maths Applications and Interpretation is not accepted at Standard Level. OR 666 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths and Physics | 34 points |
| Medicinal and Biological Chemistryincluding 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level. or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Chemistry | 34 - 32 points |
| Medicinal and Biological Chemistry with Industrial Placementincluding 6 in Chemistry at Higher Level. or 666 in 3 HL certificates including HL Chemistry | 34 - 32 points |
| Medicine with a Foundation Year26 points overall including Higher Level 5 in Biology and Higher Level 5 in chemistry. If you have taken three stand-alone Higher Level Certificates then our standard offer is: 5,5,4 at Higher Level including Higher Level 5 in biology and Higher Level 5 in chemistry. If you are taking IB maths we will accept either qualification (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) taken at Standard or Higher level. GCSE or middle years (or equivalent) qualifications are required as outlined under the GCSE requirements. IB re-sits are not permitted for this course. | 26 points |
| Midwifery30 Points including a 5 in Higher Level in a suitable subject or 6,5,5 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates including a 5 in HL in biology, chemistry, physics, sports, exercise and health science, mathematics: analysis and approaches, mathematics: applications and interpretation, psychology or philosophy. English, maths and a science subject are required at standard level 4 if no GCSEs have been taken. | 30 points |
| MSci Physics with Year in Computer Scienceincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| Natural SciencesIB Diploma 36 points overall including at least two science subjects*, or IB Diploma 34 points overall including at least two science subjects plus an A in the Extended Essay. Alternatively, 766 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects, or 666 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects plus an A in the Extended Essay. Higher Level 6,6 is required at least two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Mathematics Applications and Interpretations, Physics, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies. The specific combination of subject required depends on your chosen stream – see our prospectus for a full list of required subjects by stream. If Maths is a required subject for your chosen stream, you must be studying Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - not Applications and Interpretations. | 34 - 36 points |
| Natural Sciences with International StudyIB Diploma 36 points overall including at least two science subjects*, or IB Diploma 34 points overall including at least two science subjects plus an A in the Extended Essay. Alternatively, 766 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects, or 666 in three Higher Level certificates including at least two science subjects plus an A in the Extended Essay. Higher Level 6,6 is required at least two science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, Mathematics Applications and Interpretations, Physics, Psychology, Geography and Environmental Systems and Societies. The specific combination of subject required depends on your chosen stream – see our prospectus for a full list of required subjects by stream. If Maths is a required subject for your chosen stream, you must be studying Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - not Applications and Interpretations. | 36 - 34 points |
| Neuroscience32 Points with two Higher Level science subjects at grade 5, including one from Biology or Chemistry or 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates with two science subjects including one from Biology or Chemistry | 32 points |
| Neuroscience including Integrated Placement Year32 Points with two Higher Level science subjects at grade 5, including one from Biology or Chemistry or 665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates with two science subjects including one from Biology or Chemistry | 32 points |
| Nursing (Adult)including HL 5 in a suitable science subject or 555 in 3 HL certificates including HL 5 in a suitable science subject. Suitable subjects include; Biology Chemistry Physics Sports, exercise and health science Mathematics: analysis and approaches Mathematics: applications and interpretation Psychology Philosophy | 28 points |
| NutritionTo include Higher Level 5,4 in any 2 of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches OR Mathematics Applications and Interpretations. Alternatively, HL5,4 from 1 of the above plus 1 of Accounting, Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Sports Exercise and Health Science, Psychology or Statistics. Alternatively, 655/664/754 in 3 Higher Level subjects, to include: any 2 of Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Physics and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches OR Mathematics Applications and Interpretations. Alternatively, 1 of the above plus 1 of Higher Level Accounting, Computer Science, Design Technology, Economics, Environmental Systems and Societies, Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Sports Exercise and Health Science, Psychology or Statistics. | 30 points |
| Nutrition and DieteticsIB Diploma 32 points including HL6,4 or HL5,5 in at least 1 of HL Biology or Chemistry plus a second HL science from: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Computer Science, Psychology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. Alternatively, 665/764/755 in 3 Higher Level certificates, including at least 1 of Biology or Chemistry plus a second HL science from: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Computer Science, Psychology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. Higher Level or Standard Level Chemistry is a requirement for applicants who have not achieved GCSE Chemistry, Combined Science or equivalent. | 32 points |
| Pharmaceutical Sciencesincluding HL6 and HL5 in Chemistry and a second science or 665 in 3 HL certificates including Chemistry and a second science | 30 points |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences (with a Year in Industry)including HL6 and HL5 in Chemistry and a second science or 665 in 3 HL certificates including Chemistry and a second science | 32 points |
| Pharmacologyincluding HL5 and HL6 in Chemistry and Biology in any order, or 6,6,5 in 3 Higher Level certificates, including Higher Level Chemistry and Higher Level Biology. | 32 points |
| Pharmacyincluding HL6 in Chemistry and a second science or 666 in 3 HL certificates including Chemistry and a second science | 34 points |
| Philosophyor 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates | 32 points |
| Philosophy (with Foundation Year)or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates. | 24 points |
| Philosophy and Psychologyor 665 in 3 Higher Level certificates | 32 points |
| Philosophy and Theologyor 655 in 3 Higher Level certificates | 30 points |
| Philosophy, Politics and EconomicsWe will also accept 3 x Higher Level Certificates at 766 | 36 points |
| Physicsincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| Physics with Astrophysicsincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| Physics with Medical Imagingincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| Physics with Medical Imaging BScincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| Physics with Theoretical Physicsincluding Higher Level 6 in Physics and Higher Level 6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. Alternatively, 6,6,6 from 3 Higher Level certificates including Higher Level Physics and Mathematics Analysis and Approaches. | 34 points |
| PhysiotherapyMust include 3 subjects at HL, one of which must be Biology at HL 5 Or we are able to consider 6,6,5 in three standalone Higher Level certificates including HL 5 in biology | 32 points |
| Politics and Economicsor 6,6,6 in three Higher Level Certificates | 34 points |
| Politics and International Relationsor 6,6,5 in three Higher Level Certificates | 32 points |
| Politics and International Relations - Quantitative Methodsor 6,6,5 in three Higher Level Certificates | 32 points |
| Politics and Philosophyor 6,6,5 in three Higher Level Certificates | 32 points |
| Product Design and ManufactureIncluding Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 5 at Higher Level only. Visual Arts is desirable for the course (but not required). OR 655 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths | 30 points |
| Product Design and Manufacture including an Industrial yearIncluding Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 5 at Higher Level only. Visual Arts is desirable for the course (but not required). OR 655 in 3 Higher Level subjects including Maths | 30 points |
| Product Design and Manufacture including an Industrial YearIncluding Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 5 at Higher Level only. Visual Arts is desirable for the course (but not required). OR 665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Maths | 32 points |
| Product Design and Manufacture including an Integrated Study Abroad YearIncluding Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation – 5 at Higher Level only. Visual Arts is desirable for the course (but not required). OR 665 in 3 Higher Level Certificates including Maths | 32 points |
| Psychologyor 666 in 3 HL certificates | 34 points |
| Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscienceor 666 in 3 HL certificates | 34 points |
| Religion, Philosophy & Ethicsor 655 in 3 HL certificates. | 30 points |
| Religion, Philosophy and Ethics (with Foundation)or 544 in 3 Higher Level Certificates | 24 points |
| Science with Foundation Yearor 555 in 3 HL certificates Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree. | 28 points |
| Science with Foundation Year (Integrated Honours Programme)or 555 in 3 HL certificates Applicants must not have qualifications that would normally permit entry to a science degree. | 28 points |
| Social Workor 6,5,5 in three Higher Level certificates. GCSE requirements – English and Mathematics grade C (numeric grade 4) | 30 points |
| Sociologyor grades 6,5,5 in three Higher Level Certificates | 30 points |
| Sport and Exercise Science34 points overall in the IB Diploma with 6.6 in two Higher Level subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology and Sports, Exercise and Health Science OR 6.6.6 in 3 Higher Level IB Diploma, with a 6,6 in two Higher Level Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology and Sports, Exercise and Health Science. | 34 points |
| Sport Rehabilitationincluding HL 5 in biology or Sports, Health & Exercise Science, or 655 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, with a 5 in HL Biology or HL Sports, Health & Exercise Science | 30 points |
| StatisticsIB Diploma 34 points including Higher Level Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (A&A) grade 6. Alternatively, achieve 3 Higher Level Certificates with grades: - 6,6,6 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,6,5 including HL6 Maths A&A - 7,7,5 including HL7 Maths A&A | 34 points |
| Veterinary Medicine and Surgery665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, with a 6 in HL Biology and 6 in HL Chemistry OR 32 points overall in the IB Diploma, with a 6 in HL Biology and 6 in HL Chemistry | 32 points |
| Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Gateway Year554 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates, with a 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry OR 26 points overall in the IB Diploma, with a 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry | 26 points |
| Veterinary Medicine and Surgery including a Preliminary Year665 in 3 Higher Level IB certificates OR 32 points overall in the IB Diploma. Must not include both Biology and Chemistry. | 32 points |
| Zoologyincluding 6,5 at Higher level to include biology and another science subject. Suitable second science subjects include: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Geography, Computer Science and Sports, Exercise and Health. Or we can consider three stand-alone Higher Level certificates at 6,6,5 including Biology and a second science subject. | 32 points |
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- nottingham.ac.ukUniversity website for application route and context.
- wikidata.orgFounding year, student numbers and institution type (Wikidata, CC0).
- nottingham.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.