Biochemistry and Neuroscience

A Level

ABB in three A Levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List.

Contextual Offer: BBC in three A Levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

BTEC Extended Diploma / National Extended Diploma

DDM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis.

Contextual Offer: DMM in any of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas / National Extended Diplomas: Applied Science, including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

BTEC National Diploma / Diploma

Distinction and Merit in any BTEC National Diploma / Diploma and B in Chemistry A Level, or Distinction and Merit in Applied Science BTEC National Diploma / Diploma including completion of three out of four of the following units: Applications of Organic Chemistry, Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Industrial Chemical Analysis, Practical Chemical Analysis, and A in any A Level.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma

Distinction in any BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels including B in Chemistry and B in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List, or Distinction in Applied Science BTEC National Extended Certificate / Subsidiary Diploma and BB in two A Levels including B in Chemistry.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

T Level

Distinction in any of the following T levels: Science, with specialism in Laboratory Sciences.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

International Baccalaureate Diploma

655 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry and in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 32 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in one other Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List.

Contextual Offer: 554 in three Higher Levels including 5 in Chemistry and 5 in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List at Higher Level, or 29 points including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in one other Higher Level Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, or 3 in IB Middle Years Maths, or 3 in IB Diploma Standard Level Maths (any), plus an English language qualification (see below).

International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme

We encourage applications with the IBCP but recognise that your combination of qualifications may differ depending on where you are studying.

If you are taking a BTEC National Diploma / Diploma with one or more Higher Levels, your offer will be similar to our BTEC + A Level offer (see 'BTEC National Diploma / Diploma') but with an HL requirement of 6 for A, 5 for B, or 4 for C.

For any other combination, please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

Access to HE Diploma

128 UCAS points in an acceptable Science Access to HE including Distinction in at least 30 Level 3 credits and Merit in at least 15 Level 3 credits.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Welsh Baccalaureate / Bagloriaeth Cymru

The Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is equivalent to one full A Level at the same grade and can be included alongside 2 other A Levels in a standard A Level offer for this course (see A Level). All subject specific requirements will still need to be met.

Scotland - Highers and Advanced Highers

BBBBC in five Highers including Chemistry Higher, or BC in two Advanced Highers and CC in two Highers including Chemistry Higher or Advanced Higher, or BCC in three Advanced Highers including Chemistry Advanced Higher.

You will also need: C in National 5 Maths, or 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

If you have B or higher in the EPQ and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate Diploma, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.

Core Maths

If you have B or higher in Core Maths and are studying A Levels, BTEC, the International Baccalaureate, or an Access to HE Diploma, you will typically receive an alternative offer which will be lower than the standard offer. Please see 'Alternative and contextual offers' below.

Ireland - Leaving Certificate

H3, H3, H3, H4, H4, H4 in the Irish Leaving Certificate including H4 in Chemistry or Physics and Chemistry (combined) and H4 in one other subject from the Science or Applied Science Groups.

You will also need: O4 / H6 in Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

China - Gaokao

75% in the Gaokao including 70% in Chemistry.

You will also need: 60% in Senior Secondary School or Gaokao Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

India - Standard XII

Average of 75% from four subjects including 70% in Chemistry in the ICSE, CBSE or Western Bengal Standard XII, or average of 80% from four subjects including 75% in Chemistry in any other Standard XII.

You will also need: 6 or C2 in Secondary School Examination Maths, or Pass in Standard XII Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Germany - Abitur

2.0 overall average in the Abitur including 12 in Chemistry and 12 in Geography, Psychology, Maths, Physics, Biology, Computer Science, Technology, Nutritional Science or Sports.

You will also need: 10 in Maths in the Abitur, plus an English language qualification (see below).

France - Baccalaureate

14 in the French Baccalaureate/International Option Baccalaureate with 13 in Chemistry / Physics and 13 in Maths, Science, Sport, Engineering Sciences, Life and Earth Sciences or Information Technology, or 13 in the Baccalauréat Français International with 13 in Chemistry / Physics and 13 in Maths, Science, Sport, Engineering Sciences, Life and Earth Sciences or Information Technology.

You will also need: 10 in Maths in the Baccalaureate, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Hong Kong - Diploma

544 from two electives and one core subject in the HKDSE including 4 in Chemistry and 4 in Maths, Physics, Biology, Geography, Design and Applied Technology, ICT or Physical Education.

You will also need: 2 in HKDSE Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Spain - Bachillerato

Italy - Diploma di Esame di Stato

85% in the Esame di Stato including 8 in Chemistry and 8 in Maths, Physics, Natural Science, Geography, Physical Education, or ICT.

You will also need: 5 in Maths in the Diploma, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Cyprus - Apolytirion

18.5 / 88% in the Apolytirion including 18 in Chemistry and 18 in Biology, Computer Science, Design and Technology, Information Technology, Geography, Maths, Physical Education or Physics.

You will also need: 14 in Maths in the Apolytirion, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Portugal

Overall average of 16 in a Secondary Certificate including 16 in Chemistry and 16 in Maths, Biology, Physics, Geology, Geography, Computer Applications, Psychology, Physical Education.

You will also need: 10 in Secondary Certificate Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Canada - Diploma

70% / BBBBC in five courses in the Grade 12 Diploma including 70% in Chemistry and 70% in Advanced Functions, Biology, Calculus and Vectors, Computer Science, Maths of Data Management or Physics.

You will also need: 50% in Grade 11 Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Kenya - KCSE / Diploma

We do not accept the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

We may accept a two year Diploma. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

Nigeria - Senior School Certificate / OND

We do not accept the Senior School Certificate (WAEC or NECO) for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

We may accept an Ordinary National Diploma with GPA of 2.5 or a Merit / Lower Credit. Please contact the University Admissions Team for advice.

USA - Advanced Placement

544 from three Advanced Placement subjects including 4 in Chemistry and 4 in Calculus (either), Physics (any), Biology, Computer Science (either), Environmental Science, Psychology or Statistics.

You will also need: C in Grade 12 High School Diploma Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Ghana

We do not accept the West African Senior School Certificate Examination for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

Sri Lanka - Advanced Level

ABB in three Advanced Levels including B in Chemistry and B in Combined Maths, Physics, ICT, Biology or Agricultural Science.

You will also need: C in O-level Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Malaysia - STPM

ABB in three Principal Level subjects in the STPM including B in Chemistry and B in Maths, ICT, Physics, Biology, Geography, or Sports Science.

You will also need: C in SPM Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Pakistan - Secondary School Certificate

We do not accept the Secondary School Certificate for direct entry. However, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year at Keele University International College. On successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele.

Singapore - A Levels (H2)

ABB in three H2 levels including B in Chemistry and B in Biology, Physics, Computing, Maths, Further Maths or Geography.

You will also need: C in O-level Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

European Baccalaureate

75% overall with 7 in Chemistry and 7 in Maths (3 or 5 period), Physical Education, Biology (2 or 4 period), Geography (2 or 4 period), or Physics.

You will also need: 6 in European Baccalaureate Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

NCUK

Pass NCUK Foundation Year with ABB including B in Chemistry and B in one other Science subject from the Keele Defined Sciences List. Grade C in EAP English Language module.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or international equivalent.

Uganda - Advanced Certificate of Education

ABB in three Principal Level subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Education including B in Chemistry and B in Maths, Physics, Biology, or Geography.

You will also need: 6 in UACE or UCE Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).

Zimbabwe - Advanced Level GCE

ABB in three Advanced Level subjects including B in Chemistry and B in Additional Maths, Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology, Building Technology, Computer Science, Crop Science, Food Technology and Design, Geography, Horticulture, Mechanical Maths, Metal Technology and Design, Physics, Pure Mathematics, Sport Science and Technology, Statistics, or Technical Graphics and Design.

You will also need: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, plus an English language qualification (see below).