• A Level: BCC, including two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics (not both). Excludes Critical Thinking and General Studies.
• IB Diploma: 24 points with 5, 4 at Higher Level, including two subjects chosen from Biology (HL), Chemistry (HL), and either Mathematics (HL) or Physics (HL) (not both).
• STPM: BC+C+, including two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics (not both). Excludes Pengajian Am.
• UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s, including two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics (not both), excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language.
• Australian Year 12: ATAR 78. Applicants are required to meet specific grade standards in two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics (not both). To fulfil these A Level standards, specific grade equivalents in the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) are required.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 
  • 75% average based on 6 subjects, including two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics (not both). Applicants must also meet specific grade requirements for subjects required at A Level: 75% for a C and 81% for a B.
  • Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the University’s requirements.
• Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China): 
  • 68% average in the Gaokao, including two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics (but not both), with one subject at 75% and the other at 73%. In addition, a minimum of 70% overall in the Senior High School Diploma, with at least 70% in Mathematics and two Science subjects, which must include Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
  • Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale.
• Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII: 75% average from the best four subjects, including two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics (but not both), with one subject at a minimum of 80% and the other at 70%. Excludes local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, and Physical Education.
• Advance Placement (AP): 4, 3, 3, including two subjects from AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and either AP Mathematics or AP Physics (not both).
• Diploma - Local Institutions: Entry to Year 2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis and typically requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, with good grades in two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics (not both).
• Foundation - Local Institutions: Acceptance is at the School’s discretion and requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in two subjects chosen from Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics (not both).
• Nottingham's Foundation Programme: Successful completion is required, with an overall minimum average of 50%, including at least 45% in all Biology modules and either all Chemistry or all Physics modules. All progressing Foundation candidates into the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Nutrition programme are also required to meet the English language requirement as stipulated by the School of Biosciences at the Malaysia Campus.

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 for an entry to Biotechnology. This requirement can be waived if applicants have obtained similar or equivalent grade at a higher level.

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
• TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
• PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 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 4.5
• UEC: Grade A2
• 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
• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) (No fast-track route): 75%
• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 75% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required)

Notes:

• IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not through credit exemptions. Fast-track routes are not accepted.
• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X English with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants provide a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction throughout schooling from Class X to Class XII.