• Biology or Human Biology
• Chemistry
• Computing Science or equivalent
• Geography
• Geology

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.
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Psychology.

A*AA
A*AA in 3 A level subjects.

We may be unable to consider an A level in your own language (unless it is English or Welsh). We do not accept A levels in General Studies. Your offer can include Mathematics or Further Mathematics but not both. If you are taking a GCE A level in a science subject, you will need to pass any separate science practical endorsement.

A level Alternative offer

AAA
AAA in three A level subjects plus one of:

grade A in an EPQ
grade B in the Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate
grade M1 in Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives
If you receive an offer for this course and are studying one of these qualifications you will be given both the typical and alternative offer.

A Level: A*AA
IB: 40-42 points, with 776 at Higher Level

For other qualifications, see our main Entrance requirements pages.

Course requirements

No specific subjects required by all Colleges
Some Colleges require A Level/IB Higher Level Biology and Mathematics

All undergraduate admissions decisions are the responsibility of the Cambridge Colleges so check College websites for College-specific requirements. See also Entrance requirementsand PDF icon The Subject Matters for additional advice about general requirements for entry, qualifications and offers.

Admission assessment

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

Assessment format

Section 1: Part A (compulsory) Thinking Skills Assessment (CT/PS). Plus either Part B Mathematics and Biology or Part C Reading Comprehension (80 minutes)
Section 2: Essay (40 minutes)

It is highly recommended for candidates to have studied one or more science subjects (which can include Psychology) or Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another equivalent. We expect you to have taken and passed any practical component in your chosen science subjects.

Wherever possible, your grades are considered in the context in which they have been achieved. ?(See further information on how we use contextual data.)

GCSEs: Candidates are expected to have an A/7 or above in GCSE Mathematics (where GCSEs are taken).

All candidates must also take the Thinking Skills Assessment (TSA) as part of their application. Please see how to apply for further details.

Psychology BSc
Grades A*AA
Subjects To include at least one, preferably two subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.
Grades ?AAB (more about contextual offers)
(contextual offer)
Subjects ? ?To include Grade A in at least one, preferably two subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.
(contextual offer)
GCSEsEnglish Language, Mathematics and two Sciences (double award acceptable) at grade B or 6. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required. UCL provides opportunities to meet the foreign language requirement following enrolment, further details at: www.ucl.ac.uk/ug-reqs

Psychology BSc
Typical Offers A Level AAA
Subject requirements, level and grade
In addition to satisfying the University’s general entry requirements, please note:

Grade B / 5 in Mathematics at GCSE, or equivalent, is required
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking as part of our offer
Whilst not essential if Psychology has been studied at A Level (or equivalent), then this will form part of the offer (see our website for further details)
Typical IB score 37 to include 666 in higher level subjects. Higher level and standard level subject requirements apply, see above
We welcome applications from individuals 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.
We will be reviewing our entry requirements for 2018 entry in the summer of 2017 and will publish finalised entry requirements for 2018 entry on the University’s website and at UCAS from September 2017
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.
Please consult the University website for required evidence of English language proficiency.
If you are an international student who does not meet the requirements for direct entry to this degree, you may be eligible to take an International Foundation Year pathway programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.
We accept 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.

Psychology (BSc)
Typical A level offer AAA including at least one science (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Geography or Psychology). Please note, General Studies will not be accepted.
Typical A level offer AAA including at least one science (e.g., Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Geography or Psychology). Please note, General Studies will not be accepted.

BSc (Hons) Psychology
Entry requirements: A-level: BBB / IB 32
Entry requirements
The A-level (or equivalent) requirements for this course are shown in the silver box (above).

Language minors
Applicants with no previous knowledge of the chosen language must begin in September for a fast-track induction programme. To commence studies in January, applicants must have at least grade ‘C’ / grade 4 GCSE in their chosen language.

Psychology BSc (Hons)
Typical offer ?AAB
GCSE
GCSE Maths Grade C/4 (Grade B/6 preferred) and English Language Grade B/6

The typical offers and subject requirements for each course should be read alongside the University’s general entry requirements which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications and minimum English language requirements.
Applicants are normally expected to have at least three A levels. In many cases, specific subjects are required, and these will be indicated in the typical offers listed for the course.

General Studies is not usually accepted as one of your three A levels. A small number of courses will accept it where it complements other subjects taken. Where applicable this is stated in the typical offers listed for the course.

Critical Thinking is accepted for most courses, although other subjects may be preferred in some instances. Where the Critical Thinking A level is not accepted, you’ll find details in the relevant course description.

We believe that practical skills in science are important to aid understanding of the relevant subjects. As such we will ask for the practical skills element of a science A level to be passed as part of the conditions of offer for those studying science subjects in England where it is relevant to the course to which they have applied. Where applicable this is stated in the typical offers listed for the course.

Four-year placement

A-levels – ABB; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM; or
128 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications; and
GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.
We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations.

Three-year and four-year routes

It is preferable that students do not have more than one A-level in a performance, artistic or creative subject. However, all applications will be considered on an individual basis. Performance, artistic or creative subjects include the following:

Art and Design
Dance
Design and Technology – Food Technology
Design and Technology – Product Design
Design and Technology – Systems and Control
Drama
Theatre Studies
Fine Art
Graphic Design
Leisure Studies
Performance Studies
Performing Arts
Photography
Textiles
Three Dimensional Design or similar
Applied Art and Design
Applied Art and Design (Double Award)
Applied Leisure Studies
Applied Leisure Studies (Double Award).