Geology (MSci)

Access to HE Diploma

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 39 credits must be at Distinction and 6 credits at Merit

Access to HE additional information

A core science Access to HE Diploma must be studied.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2017)

H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2 to include two accepted/preferred science subjects.

OR

H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 to include two preferred science subjects.

Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2016)

AAAABB to include two acceptable/preferred science subjects

OR

AAABBB to include two preferred science subjects.

Irish certificate additional information

Preferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.

Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.

Scottish Qualification

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual¡¯s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education.

Please see the University of BOBÌåÓýµÇ¼ÍøÖ·_Å·±¦ÌåÓý¹ÙÍøƽ̨-APP|ÏÂÔØ¡¯s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement (PDF) for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, M2 to include two acceptable/preferred science subjects

OR

D3, M2, M2 to include two preferred science subjects.

Cambridge Pre-U additional information

Preferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.

Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.

Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.

Welsh Baccalaureate

AA from two acceptable/preferred science A levels and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate

OR

AB from two preferred science A levels and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.

Welsh Baccalaureate additional information

Preferred Science Subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths and Geology.

Acceptable science subjects are Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and Electronics.

Where this offer is satisfied by including grades achieved in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, a Pass in the practical is required.

Welsh Baccalaureate contextual offer

We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner¡¯s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants?who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

T-Level

Not accepted for this course. Applicants with a T Level in a relevant subject should apply for the Science Foundation Year