To be eligible for consideration for this programme, candidates must have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, certain academic criteria 2021 Entry Degree Finder SQA Highers Standard Higher: BBBB by end of S5 or ABBB/BBBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Subjects must include three from Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or related subject. National 5: Biology and Mathematics at B and English at C. Minimum Higher: BBBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Subjects must include three from Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or related subject. National 5: Biology and Mathematics at B and English at C. A Levels BBB in one sitting. Subjects must include two from Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or related subject. GCSEs: Biology and Mathematics at B/6 and English at C/4. Where it is not possible to take Biology, Combined Science would be accepted. 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, https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/ruk/btec-cambridge-technical-level-3 International Baccalaureate 30 points overall with 555 at Higher Level Higher Level: two from Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or related subject at 5 Standard Level: Mathematics at 4, Biology at 4 (if not taken at HL) and English at 5. We will also accept GCSE Biology, or equivalent, at B. Environmental Systems and Societies is recommended, but not required. Irish Leaving Certificate 4 subjects to H3. Subjects must include three from Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or related subject at H3. Junior Level: Biology and Mathematics at B/H3 and English at C/H4. 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 https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/entry-requirements/english-language This article was published on 2024-09-02
