Chemistry for Drug Discovery

Each application is treated on its merits, but as a guide we would expect a student to pass the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering), with at least 39 credits achieved from units awarded at Merit or Distinction, including at least 33 credits awarded at Distinction. This must include 12 credits from units in chemistry awarded at Distinction. Applicants must also achieve GCSE equivalence in English and maths, if equivalent qualifications have not already been achieved.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a high academic standard and may be invited to attend an interview.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science: DDD

Specific requirements are normally:

• Distinction in Mandatory Units 1, 3, 4 and 6
• Distinction in Specialist Units 7, 8, 19, 22, 26, 27 and 28
• Distinction in at least 4 other Specialist Units.

BTEC Diplomas and Subsidiary Diplomas in science subjects, with Distinction grades, will be considered where they are offered in combination with A Level Chemistry at grade B or above. Other BTEC Level 3 qualifications will be considered where they are offered in combination with A Level Chemistry (at grade B or above) and one other A2 Level subject from: Maths, Biology or Physics.

Essential level 2 requirement:

• GCSE Mathematics (B) and English Language (C) (or equivalent) required

Typical Offer: D3, D3, M2 including Chemistry and one other science subject.

The Advanced Diploma in Engineering and the Advanced Diploma in Environmental and Landbased Studies will be considered at grade A/B where it is presented with A level Chemistry at grade B as Additional/Specialist Learning.

Principal Learning grade B or above

Extended Project grade A

Essential level 2 requirement:

GCSE Mathematics (B) and English Language (C) (or equivalent) required

Typical Offer: 77% overall, with at least 77% in Chemistry and 77% in another science/mathematics.

Typical Offer: 35 points, including Chemistry at HL6 and no less that 5 in two other Higher Level subjects.

We accept a wide range of non-UK qualifications as entry either to our Foundation Year or directly on to the first year of our undergraduate programmes.  For further information please visit our International Office web page.

English Language Qualifications:

We normally require all applicants whose first language is not English to provide evidence of English language proficiency and we may ask you to take an English language test.
The minimum requirement for  Chemistry programmes is: IELTS 6.5 with no mark less than 6.0 in any of the elements. Applicants should submit their results by 31st July. For a list of other English language qualifications we accept please go to the English Language Entry Requirements web page.

Typical Offer: AAABBB at higher level which must include Chemistry.

Exploring Science S104, an overall mark of 70% or above to include a 
minimum of 80% in the Chemistry Assignment 4 and a pass in Practising Science SXR103.

Typical Offer: AAABB at Higher Level with AA at Advanced Higher level which must include Chemistry.

Candidates offering the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma which includes suitable A levels are likely to be made an alternative offer of AAB or ABB plus the Welsh Baccalaureate Core.  Please see the A level entry for subject combination details.