• A level: ABB, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.
• IB Diploma: 32 points, with grades of 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics
• STPM: AAB, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am
• UEC: 4 As and 1 B3, including Biology, Chemistry, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, and one other academic subject, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language
• Australian Year 12: ATAR 92 
  • 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): 
  • 83% 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): 
  • 77% average in the Gaokao, with 80% in two subjects and 75% in one other subject, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics. Additionally, a minimum of 90% overall in the Senior High School Diploma, with 90% in two subjects and 80% in one other subject, including Biology, Chemistry, and either Physics or Mathematics.
  • Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale
• Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII: 87% average from the best four subjects, including 90% in two subjects and 80% in one other subject, 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, 5, 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: 70% in Mathematics, 70% across all Biology modules taken, and 70% across all Chemistry modules taken; and 50% in each individual non-Science module. All individual modules must be passed. Only first-sit results will be considered.      

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) For tests taken up to January 2026: 100 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
• TOEFL (iBT) For tests taken from February 2026: 5.0 (with no less than 4.5 in each element)
• 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 (including C1 in each element)
• 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 English with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants provide a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction in Class XII
• English language tests must be taken at a test centre situated in the applicant’s country of residence
• International applicants who meet the University’s requirements may also need to submit extra documents or an approved English test for MOHE, if required