• A-levels: A*AA (with the A* in any one of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
• Advanced Highers: AA/AAB (with AA achieved in any two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry)
• IB: 40 including core points with at least 7,6,6 at HL (and with the 7 at HL in any one of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
• or any other equivalent (see details of international qualifications)
A-level candidates are expected to have Mathematics and Physics to A-level. Candidates studying Advanced Highers or the IB are expected to have Mathematics and Physics to Advanced Higher or IB Higher level respectively.
Candidates are also expected to have Chemistry (or double science) to at least GCSE level or its equivalent. It is highly desirable that Chemistry is studied to A-level or equivalent and if it is not studied to A-Level or equivalent it is strongly recommended that it is studied to at least AS-level, Scottish Higher Level, Standard Level in the IB, or another equivalent.
Most applicants are studying all three of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry to A-level or equivalent. Further Mathematics and Design and Technology (Resistant Materials) can be helpful to students in completing this degree programme but are not required for admission.
For more details see Materials Science website.
