Entry requirements for University of St Andrews
SQA Highers
Standard entry grades:
AAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
AABB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Gateway entry grades:
Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University's Gateway programmes.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades:
AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
ABB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IB points
Standard entry grades:
36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).
Application Deadline
The application deadline isn't available Speak to an IDP counsellor for more detailed information
Further information
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of St Andrews. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.