Entry requirements
We look at individual applications and make an offer based on your academic achievements and personal statement. Offers may be subject and grade specific.
For 2012 entry: 300 UCAS tariff points, typically from 3 A-levels or equivalent.
GCSEs
A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A* - C including a Science, Maths and English or equivalent qualifications
Numeracy and literacy
In order for you to contribute fully to your course and enjoy your learning experience with us, you’ll need to have the right skills to study with us. For that reason, we need to be sure that you can express yourself in written English, have basic numeracy skills, and have an understanding of the subject area. We usually use Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework as a demonstration of these skills. Level 2 includes GCSEs and Key Skills Level 2. If you are a mature candidate who does not have formal qualifications to this level, we may still be able to consider your application – please contact the the askBU Enquiry Service to find out more.
Other qualifications
We have outlined below other qualifications that we consider for this course. If you are studying a qualification that is not listed, please contact the askBU Enquiry Service – it may be that we can still consider it.
Access Courses
Access to HE Diploma (Science) including 21 Level 3 credits with Merit or above (subjects may be specified)
Advanced/Progression Diplomas
The Advanced diploma is broadly equivalent to three and a half A levels and the progression diploma to two and a half A levels. The diplomas are available in just a few subject areas.
This course does not accept the following progression or advanced diplomas:
- Business, Administration & Finance
- Creative & Media
- Construction & the Built Environment
- Engineering Hair & Beauty
- Hospitality Information Technology
- Manufacturing & PD
- Society Health & Development
To find out more on diplomas, please visit the Directgov Diploma website:
BTEC Nationals
Diplomas
This course requires Distinction, Merit, Merit from the 18 unit diploma.
Certificate
This course requires at least Merit, Merit from the 12 unit certificate in addition to one A-Level in relevant subjects to achieve the overall tariff.
Award
This course requires at least a Merit from the 6 unit qualification in addition to two A-Levels in relevant subjects to achieve the overall tariff.
BU International Foundation Certificate
This course does not accept the BU validated International Foundation Certificate.
Cambridge Pre-U Diploma
We welcome applicants studying the Cambridge Pre-U Diploma or a combination of Pre-U subjects and A-levels.
European Baccalaureate
Biological Anthropolgy applicants are required to achieve a minimum score of 75% overall.
International Baccalaureate (Diploma)
The International Diploma is welcomed as part of the International Baccalaureate. This course requires 31 points from the IB including 5 points from each of the 3 Higher Level subjects.
Please note we do not accept the equivalent UCAS tariff points for the IB.
Key Skills (Level 3)
We welcome your application if you are studying at Key Skills Level 3.
Scottish Qualifications Scottish
Advanced Highers, Scottish Highers and other Scottish qualifications are all welcomed providing that your results meet the overall course tariff.
