To be eligible for consideration for this programme, candidates must have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, certain academic criteria SQA Highers BBBB by end of S5 or ABBB/BBBBB by end of S6, with a minimum of BBB achieved in one year of S4-S6. To include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Business Studies, Geography, Environmental Science, Computing or Mathematics, which must include Biology or Chemistry. Qualified applicants are advised to take Biology or Chemistry at Advanced Higher level where possible. National 5: Mathematics, Geography or Economics at grade B and English at grade C. A Levels BBB in one sitting, to include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Business Studies, Geography, Environmental Science, Computing or Mathematics, which must include Biology or Chemistry. GCSEs: Mathematics, Geography or Economics at Grade B or 6 and English at grade C or 4. BTEC National Extended Certificates The University accepts selected BTEC National Extended Certificates, in combination with A Levels, for entry to this degree programme. A BTEC National Extended Certificate can take the place of one A Level, or equivalent, and must be accompanied by two A Levels. Only one BTEC will be considered per application. For full details on accepted subjects and grades please click this link: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/ruk/btec-cambridge-technical-level-3 International Baccalaureate Overall score of 30 points, including HL Biology or Chemistry, at Grade 5. Mathematics, Geography and/or Economics are recommended. SL: English at Grade 5 and Mathematics at Grade 4. Irish Leaving Certificate 4 Higher Level subjects to H3, to include at least two of Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Business Studies, Geography, Environmental Science, Computing or Mathematics, which must include Biology or Chemistry. Junior Certificate Mathematics, Geography or Economics at grade B/H3 and English at grade B/H3. International Applicants We accept a range of international qualifications which can be viewed at www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/country. If your qualification is not listed, please contact the Admissions Office on globalagriculture@ed.ac.uk for further guidance. Widening Participation We are strongly committed to widening access, and recognise that not everyone has an equal opportunity to demonstrate their full academic potential from their school or college qualifications alone. For this reason we aim to identify applicants who could benefit from additional consideration in the admissions process, for example, applicants who reside in areas of disadvantage. You can check your eligibility for a contextual offer at this link www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/applying/selection/contextual-admissions English Language Requirements All undergraduate applicants will be asked to demonstrate a level of English Language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. Many of these qualifications are also accepted in support of Tier 4 visa applications. For full details on specific requirements and qualifications, please visit: www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language This article was published on 2024-09-02
