Year Two Accelerated Entry - include

From 2021 Entry applications cycle, where applicants have exceeded our standard entry criteria they may be considered for direct entry to Year 2 of the programme.

2021 Entry Degree Finder

To discuss your eligibility for Year 2 entry, please contact the Admissions Office on globalagriculture@ed.ac.uk

SQA Highers

Advanced Higher: BB which must be from Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or related subject.

In addition to,

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

ABB in one sitting which must include AB 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.

International Baccalaureate

36 points overall with 665 at Higher Level

Higher Level: two from Biology, Business Management, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or related subject at 6

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 H2.  Subjects must include two from Agricultural Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics or related subject at H2.

Junior Level: Biology and Mathematics at B/H3 and English at C/H4.

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