• A level: ABB, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.
• IB Diploma: 30 points, with grades of 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.
• STPM: ABB, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am.
• UEC: 3 As, including Biology and Chemistry, plus grade B3 in Advanced Mathematics and Physics, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language.
• Australian Year 12: ATAR 89. Applicants are required to meet specific grade standards in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics, aligned with A Level subject requirements. To fulfil these A Level standards, specific grade equivalents in the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) are required.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 
  • 81% average based on 6 subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Applicants must also meet specific grade requirements for subjects required at A Level: 81% for a B and 85% for an A.
  • 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): 
  • 75% average in the Gaokao, with 80% in one subject and 75% in two other subjects, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Additionally, a minimum of 75% overall in the Senior High School Diploma, with 75% in Biology, Chemistry, and either Mathematics or Physics.
  • Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale.
• Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII: 84% average from the best four subjects, including 90% in one subject and 80% in two other subjects, with required subjects including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Excludes local language, Environmental Education, General Studies, and Physical Education.
• Advance Placement (AP): 5, 4, 4, including AP Biology, AP Chemistry, and either AP Physics or AP Calculus.
• Diploma - Local Institutions: Entry to Year 2 is not permitted. Entry to Year 1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.50 out of 4.0 in a Diploma in Pharmacy, Diploma in Health Sciences, or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must have achieved good grades (equivalent to at least a grade B) in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. The Diploma must be of 2.5 years' duration and must be fully completed at a single institution.
• Foundation - Local Institutions: Acceptance is at the School’s discretion, requiring a GPA of 3.50 out of 4.0 and good grades (equivalent to at least a grade B) in Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. The programme must be a one-year foundation programme completed at a single accredited institution.
• Nottingham's Foundation Programme: Successful completion is required, with an overall minimum average of 70%, including at least 70% in all Biology and Chemistry modules, and at least 60% in Mathematics. All progressing Foundation candidates into the Master of Pharmacy (Honours) programme are also required to meet the English language requirement as stipulated by the School of Pharmacy at the Malaysia Campus.

All applicants with a Matriculation, Foundation, or Diploma qualification must have obtained 5 Bs, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and either Mathematics or Additional Mathematics, in their SPM, GCSE, IGCSE, High School Diploma, or an equivalent qualification.

• IELTS (Academic): 7.0 (with no less than 6.0 in each element) 
• TOEFL (iBT): 100 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
• PTE (Academic): 76 (with no less than 65 in each element)
• GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade B
• GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade B
• SPM: CEFR level C1
• GCSE O-Level: Grade B / 6
• IGCSE (first language): Grade B / 6
• IGCSE (second language): Grade A / 7
• IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 5 points
• IB English B (Higher Level): 5 points
• IB English B (Standard Level): 6 points
• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) (No fast-track route): 81%
• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 80% 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.