• Chemistry
• Mathematics
• Physics.

GCSE (B or above) in English, English Language or English Literature, and one GCE A-Level from the following:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Computer Science or equivalent
• Geography
• Geology
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology.

All candidates must also take the Biomedical Admissions Test (BMAT) as part of their application. Please see how to apply for further details.

A Level: A*A*A
Course requirements

Please note that in the following 'science/mathematics subjects' refers to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. It does not include Psychology.

Required by all Colleges: A Levels/IB Higher Levels in at least two science/mathematics, see also the Part IA paper descriptions for specific subject requirements for the Year 1 options
Required by some Colleges: AS or A Level/IB Standard or Higher Level in a third science/mathematics subject and/or particular subjects (see individual College websites for details)
If you don’t have A Level Mathematics, you’re required to complete some preparatory work before the start of the course and must take Mathematical Biology as your mathematics subject in Year 1.

A Levels
Most students have at least three science/mathematics A Levels. The minimum requirement is two, but this will restrict your choice of Part IA options. In these circumstances, you'll normally be expected to achieve A* in both of the science/mathematics subjects and encouraged to take an additional science/mathematics AS Level. The more useful combinations are:

A Level Biology, A Level Chemistry, and AS Level Mathematics or Physics
A Level Chemistry, A Level Mathematics, and AS Level Biology or Physics
A Level Physics, A Level Mathematics and AS Level Further Mathematics

Admission assessment
All applicants are required to take the pre-interview written assessment for Natural Sciences at an authorised centre local to them (for a lot of applicants, this will be their school/college).

You must also achieve a pass in the science practical assessment (if applicable).

Applied Science Double Award also acceptable.

Provided the subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades.

GCSE
Candidates must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass in English Language at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent). Also, candidates must hold a GCSE pass in Maths at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) and GCSE Double Award Science (or equivalent) at grades CC is also required.

Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Essential / Key Skill in Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

You will need Biology at A2 and Chemistry to at least AS. Preference will be given to applicants with Chemistry A2 but if you only have Chemistry AS, a second science to A2 is required, preferably Maths or Physics.

We welcome applications from those with other qualifications equivalent to our standard entry requirements and from mature students with non-standard qualifications or who may have had a break in their study. Please contact our Admissions Selectors
Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology at A-level or equivalent, plus another science subject at A-level or equivalent is required. Psychology, Maths and Geography are all considered sciences for the purposes of admissions. Although PE is accepted as a third A-level, it is not a science for the purpose of admissions
There is no advantage in applying for both MBiol and BSc degrees; students can seek to transfer between these degrees at the end of level 2
Continuation on the MBiol degree programme after level 2 is dependent on achieving satisfactory performance at level 2, according to University regulations; failure to achieve this standard will result in an automatic transfer to a three year BSc programme
We do not accept two AS-levels in place of one A-level
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking as part of our offer
Typical IB score 37 to include 666 in higher level subjects. Higher level grade 6 Biology or Chemistry and another science Higher Level subject are required
We will be reviewing our entry requirements for 2017 entry in the summer of 2016 and will publish finalised entry requirements for 2017 entry before 1 September 2016
If you do not satisfy our general entry requirements, the Foundation Centre offers multidisciplinary degrees to prepare you for a range of specified degree courses.
We are pleased to consider applications for deferred entry.
Science A-levels
Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This applies only to applicants sitting A-levels with an English examination board.

GCSE subjects and grades required:
5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English, Mathematics and either Chemistry (if not taken to A level standard) or Double Science/5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English, Mathematics and either Chemistry (if not taken to A level standard) or Double Science.

Required subjects: Biology or Chemistry and a second science or Mathematics. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.

Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade C(4) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application.