Biological Sciences

B,B,B

A,B,B

A-level Biology or Double Award Science required. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.

Access to HE Diploma must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice. Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2.

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6,5,5 to include Higher Level Biology.

National Extended Diploma must be relevant, ie Applied Science Successful completion of RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with overall grades DDD. Applicants must have Distinction grades in four specified units to include: Principles of Applied Science I Principles of Applied Science II and two from the following: Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways Genetics & Genetic Engineering Diseases and Infections Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4,H4

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3,H3

To include Higher Level grade H3 in Biology. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Chemistry, English and Mathematics.

Successful completion of QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with overall grades DDD.

B,B,B

A,B,B

Advanced Higher Biology required. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers.