*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
14/01/2026
Start date
September 2026
Main Site
The Foundation Building,
Brownlow Hill,
Liverpool,
L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom
Please check with institution
September 2026
Main Site
The Foundation Building,
Brownlow Hill,
Liverpool,
L69 7ZX, Northern England, United Kingdom
A levels
AAB
including Chemistry A level plus a second science, preferably Biology, at A level.
Applicants with the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) are eligible for a reduction in grade requirements. For this course, the offer is ABB with A in the EPQ.
T levels
Health and Science (Science pathway) is accepted with an overall grade of Distinction to include B in the core.
Applicants should contact us by completing the enquiry form on our website to discuss specific requirements in the core components and the occupational specialism.
GCSE
4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics
Subject requirements
Chemistry and a second science, preferably Biology and A level.
For applicants from England: Where a science has been taken at A level (Chemistry, Biology or Physics), a pass in the Science practical of each subject will be required.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification:
D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme.
BTEC Applied Science unit requirements
View the BTEC Applied Science unit requirements.
International Baccalaureate
34 points including 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in another Higher Level science subject.
Irish Leaving Certificate H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H3
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher
Not accepted without Advanced Highers at grades ABB
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Accepted at grade B as equivalent to a third non-science A level at grade B.
Access 45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit. 15 Distinctions are required in each of Chemistry and Biology. GCSE Mathematics and English grade C/4 also required.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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