Pharmaceutical Sciences (with a Year in Industry) MSci

IB score: 32 IB requirements:

IB Diploma 32 points overall with 6,5, in Chemistry and a second science subject in any order, or IB Higher Level Certificates 6,6,5 including Chemistry and a second science subject in any order.

6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each

English language requirements

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.

For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.

A levels

• AAB - including Chemistry and at least one further science A level from Biology, Maths, Physics or Further Maths
• A pass in the practical element of science subjects is required if assessed separately
• The third A level can be any subject apart from General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship which are not accepted

GCSEs

• Maths 5 (B) or above
• English 4 (C) or above

A levels

• AAB - including Chemistry and at least one further science A level from Biology, Maths, Physics or Further Maths
• A pass in the practical element of science subjects is required if assessed separately
• The third A level can be any subject apart from General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship which are not accepted

Please note: Applicants whose backgrounds or personal circumstances have impacted their academic performance may receive a reduced offer. Please see our contextual admissions policy for more information.

Alternative qualifications

We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.

Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:

• Access to HE Diploma
• Advanced Diploma
• BTEC HND/HNC
• BTEC Extended Diploma

This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.

RQF BTEC Nationals

• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma Applied Science DDD
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma Applied Science (Biomedical Science) DDD

Other applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science content has been studied. We will consider the following:

• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDD
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD + A level grade A
• RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D + A level grades AB

The required A levels for mixed BTEC and A level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.

Access to HE Diploma

Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:

• Access to HE Diploma 30 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction (including 15 credits from acceptable Chemistry units* plus 15 credits from Maths, Biology or Physics units), plus 15 graded Level 3 credits at Merit.

* Organic Chemistry is an essential Access to HE Diploma unit.

Foundation progression options

If you don't meet our entry requirements there is the option to study the science foundation programme. If you successfully pass the year, you can progress to the pharmaceutical sciences courses. There is a course for UK students and one for EU/international students.

Mature students

At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.

Visa restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.