• A Level: BBC, including 2 science subjects preferably biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics or physics; other science subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis, excluding critical thinking and general studies.
• IB Diploma: 28 points with 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level (including specified grades in science subjects).
• STPM: BBC+, including 2 science subjects preferably biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics or physics; other science subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis, excluding Pengajian Am.
• UEC: 1 As and 4 B3s, including 2 science subjects preferably biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics or physics; other science subjects may be considered on a case-by-case basis, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.
• SAM or other Australian Matriculations: ATAR 82 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects).
• Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 77% average based on 6 subjects (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects). Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements.
• Advance Placement (AP): 4,4,3 including 2 relevant science subjects.
• Diploma - Other Institutions: Acceptance to the second year is on a case-by-case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
• Foundation - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects. Previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme.
• University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme.

In addition to the entry requirements listed above, applicants must have at least a credit (normally grade C) in mathematics at SPM/GCSE/IGCSE/High School Diploma or equivalent. This requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained similar or equivalent grade at a higher level.

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)
• TOEFL (iBT): 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking)
• PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)
• GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
• GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
• SPM: CEFR level B2
• GCSE O Level: Grade C/4
• IGCSE (first language): Grade C/4
• IGCSE (second language): Grade B/6
• MUET: Band 4
• UEC: Grade B3
• IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
• IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
• IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.