Approximate cohort size is 20 students per year.

A levels: from a minimum of 2 A levels to include at least one pass in a science subject. Excluding general studies.

18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP – from a science related subject. 
12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma: MP – from a science related subject.

BTEC National modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.

Access courses: pass Access course (preferably from a science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent). For candidates that do not have a science, electrical or technology background please contact: admissions@plymouth.ac.uk for further advice. 

T level: Pass (D or E on the core) 72 points or above. Any subjects related to Science/Engineering/Health.

GCSE:mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above.

International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.

Mature students with appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. For those who do not meet the requirements, please enquire for further details.
Progression onto chemistry F100 - achieving 120 credits in the specified course and an average of at least 50 per cent across all 120 credits.

English language requirements.
We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary. 

A level: A typical offer will be 104-112 points, minimum 3 A levels to include a grade C in chemistry. General studies is excluded.

BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM – science related including chemistry units. 

BTEC National Diploma modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.

International Baccalaureate: 26–27 overall to include grade 4 at higher level chemistry. 

If you are an international student and not studying English within IB, you must have IELTS: 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all elements.

Access to HE Diploma: Pass an Access to HE Diploma with 33 level 3 credits at merit and/or distinction, which must include 15 level 3 credits in chemistry with merit. The remaining units should come from science related units. Suitable Diplomas might include science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing.

T level: Merit: Science pathway, which must include Laboratory Sciences as the occupational specialism.

English language requirements. 

We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.