Entry requirements for Queen's University Belfast
A Level: BBB including Biology and Chemistry + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, OR, BBB including Biology and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, OR, BBB including Chemistry and at least one from Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4,, A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be accepted as part of an applicant's portfolio of qualifications with a Distinction* being equated to a grade A at A-level and a Distinction being equated to a grade B at A-level. Please note that a BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will not be accepted in lieu of A-level Biology or A-level Chemistry. A BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate will be considered on an individual basis in lieu of the second science subject; International Baccalerate Diploma: 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Chemistry and at least one of Biology (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Biology grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, OR, 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and at least one of Chemistry (preferred), Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4, If not offered at Higher Level/GCSE then Standard Level grade 4 in Chemistry, Biology or Mathematics would be accepted; BTEC: Not considered; Graduate: A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirements are also met.
Application Deadline
30/06/2026
Further information
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at Queen's University Belfast. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
