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BTEC Entry Requirements

Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for.

Some of our programmes require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require an additional A-Level qualification to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses.  A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications. We don’t currently consider any International BTEC qualifications for entry.

Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found below. If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice. 

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF from 2010)

We will consider this qualification for entry to most courses and expect the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma to be in a subject area relevant to the course being applied for.

Applicants may be expected to achieve an additional A-level or acceptable qualification at Level 3, relevant to the course being applied for.

BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF from 2010)

We will consider this qualification for entry to most courses.  Applicants will be expected to achieve at least one additional A-level or acceptable Level 3 qualification, relevant to the course being applied for.

BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF from 2010)

We will consider this qualification for entry to most courses.  Applicants will be expected to present two additional A-levels or acceptable Level 3 qualifications, relevant to the course being applied for.

 

For more detailed guidance and advice, please contact our Admissions team ensuring that you state the full name of the BTEC qualification you are taking as well as the additional Level 3 qualifications you are taking concurrently, and the undergraduate course that you are considering applying for.

 

We will consider applications from applicants taking any of the following BTEC (RQF) qualifications, but in each case, will require additional Level 3 qualifications such as A-levels:

  • BTEC National Diploma (equivalent to 2 A-levels)
  • BTEC National Foundation Diploma (equivalent to 1.5 A-levels)
  • BTEC National Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A-level)
  • BTEC National Certificate (equivalent to 0.5 A-level)

Please note that our offers are always based on a minimum of three full A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

 

For more detailed guidance and advice, please contact our Admissions team ensuring that you state the full name of the BTEC qualification you are taking as well as the additional Level 3 qualifications you are taking concurrently, and the undergraduate course that you are considering applying for.

The BTEC National Extended Diploma is not considered for direct entry to our MSci or MEng programmes.  Applicants may apply to the respective BSc/ BEng programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci/ MEng, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.  Offers are at the discretion of the academic School.  If you have questions regaring this process please contact the relevant School directly.  Contact details for each School are listed on the relevant Course Finder entry for each programme. 

For most courses we will consider applicants who have studied BTECs alongside other qualifications such as A Levels or as part of the International Baccalaureate Careers Diploma.

Applicants applying with a combination of different BTEC qualifications or similar should be aware that in most cases you will also need to be taking at least 1 A Level to supplement the qualifications that you are taking.

Please note that our offers are always based on a minimum of three full A-levels or equivalent qualifications.

For more detailed guidance and advice, please contact our Admissions team ensuring that you state the full name of the BTEC qualification you are taking as well as the additional Level 3 qualifications you are taking concurrently, and the undergraduate course that you are considering applying for.

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) (first teaching 2016)

We consider the reformed BTEC National Extended Diploma (RQF) for entry onto many of our Undergraduate programmes.  Applicants will typically be expected to achieve a minimum overall score and we may also specify grades in the mandatory and optional units, depending on the BTEC subject you are taking and the course you are interested in. 

Specific BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Entry Requirements for your chosen course of study can be found below under each School.

School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences

Please note where BTEC qualifications are accepted, entry will be to the BSc or BEng only.   Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.

We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci programmes.  Applicants may apply to the respective BSc programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

C100 - BSc Biology

C300 - BSc Zoology

Applied Science: 
Analytical and Forensic Science

Applied Science: 
Physical Science

 

 

DDD

Distinctions in Units:

  • 1: Principles & Applications of Science I
  • 5: Principles & Applications of Science II

plus 
Merit from two optional units:

  • 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems
  • 9: Human Regulation & Reproduction
  • 10: Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways
  • 11: Genetics & Genetic Engineering
  • 12: Diseases & Infection
  • 17: Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques
  • 20: Biomedical Science

Applied Science: 
Biomedical Science

DDD

Distinctions in Units:

  • 1: Principles & Applications of Science I
  • 5: Principles & Applications of Science II

plus
Merit from two optional units:

  • 8: Physiology of Human Body Systems
  • 9: Human Regulation & Reproduction
  • 10: Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways
  • 11: Genetics & Genetic Engineering
  • 12: Diseases & Infection
  • 17: Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques
  • 20: Biomedical Science
  • 21: Medical Physics Applications

BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate with two A levels.

Must include A level Biology

D with two A levels at grade BB   

C300 - BSc Zoology

Animal Management with Science

DDD

Distinctions in Units:

  • 1: Animal Breeding & Genetics
  • 2: Animal Biology

plus
Merit in any two optional units

C10Y - BSc Biology with Year Abroad and C30Y -  BSc Zoology with Year Abroad

BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate with two A levels.

Must include A level Biology

D with two A levels at grade BB    

CCX2 - Biological Sciences with Foundation

Applied Science

DDD

 

C700 - BSc Biochemistry and C70Y - BSc Biochemistry with Year Abroad

BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate plus 2 A Levels

Must include A level Chemistry.

D with two A levels at grade AB  

C431 - BSc Medical Genetics and C43Y - BSc Medical Genetics with Year Abroad

BTEC Level 3 National Award or CTEC Level 3 Introductory Diploma/Extended Certificate plus 2 A Levels

Must include A level Biology.

D with two A levels at grade AB   

BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to these programmes:

B990 - BSc Biomedical Science

3W45 - BSc Biochemistry with a Year in Industry

C701 - MSci Biochemistry

B140 - BSc Neuroscience

B211 - BSc Pharmacology and Innovative Therapeutics

C800 - BSc Psychology

School of Business and Management

Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

NN12 - BSc Business Management

 4G44 - BSc Marketing and Management

 4P20 - BSc Accounting and Management

 NM11 - Business with Law

All BTEC subjects are considered.  Please contact the Business and Management Admissions team for details of specific unit requirements.

DDD

None specified 

N400 - Accounting and Finance

N403 - Accountancy (Flying Start Degree Apprenticeship)

All BTEC subjects are considered.  Please contact the Business and Management Admissions team for details of specific unit requirements.

Grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics also required.

DDD

None specified

School of Economics and Finance

For all programmes within the School of Economics and Finance, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.

Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

L100 - BSc Economics

LN13 - BSc Economics and Finance

LN12 - BSc Economics, Finance and Management

L13N - BSc Economics and International Finance

L2L1 - BSc Economics and International Relations

LG11 - BSc Economics, Statistics and Mathematics

LL12 - BSc Economics and Politics

L10D - BSc Finance

 

All BTEC subjects are considered

Grade A in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC

DDD

Three Distinctions and a Merit

School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

Please note where BTEC qualifications are accepted, entry will be to the BSc or BEng only.  Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.

We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci or MEng programmes.  Applicants may apply to the respective BSc or BEng programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci or MEng, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

G400 - BSc Computer Science

I9N1 BSc Computer Science with Management (ITMB)

I400 BSc Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

RQF Computing only

Grade B or 5 in GCSE Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC

D*D*D

 

GG41 - BSc Computer Science and Mathematics

RQF Computing only 

 Grade A in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC

D*D*D

 

HI62 - BSc Computer Systems Engineering

H163 - BEng Computer Systems Engineering

 H600 - BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering

 H610 - BEng Electronic Engineering

Engineering or Computing

Grade B in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC

D*DD 

 

HHX0 - BEng Electronic Engineering with Foundation 

 

RQF Engineering only

Grade B in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC

 DDM

 

School of Engineering and Material Sciences

Please note where BTEC qualifications are accepted, entry will be to the BSc or BEng only.  Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.

We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci or MEng programmes.  Applicants may apply to the respective BSc or BEng programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci or MEng, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

4A33 - BEng Design, Innovation and Creative Engineering

H421 - BEng Aerospace Engineering

H812 - BEng Chemical Engineering

H300 - BEng Mechanical Engineering

HBF2 - BEng Biomedical Engineering

H67A - BEng Robotics Engineering

H221 - BEng Sustainable Energy Engineering

RQF Engineering only

Grade B in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC

DDD

Distinctions in Units:

  • 1: Engineering Principles
  • 3: Engineering Product Design & Manufacture
  • 6: Microcontroller Systems for Engineers

J511 - BEng Materials Science and Engineering

RQF Engineering only

DDD

Three Distinctions in Units:

  • 1: Engineering Principles
  • 3: Engineering Product Design
  • 6: Microcontroller Systems for Engineers

HHX3 - BEng Engineering with Foundation  

Engineering

DDD

 

 JJX3 - BEng Materials Science with Foundation  Engineering  DDM   

School of English and Drama

For all programmes within the School of English and Drama, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

W400 - BA Drama

Performing Arts

Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis from applicants with a commitment to studying Drama at degree level

DDM

 

Q300 - BA English Literature

QW11 - BA English with Creative Writing

QQ13 - BA English Literature and Linguistics

QW36 - BA English and Film Studies

Arts subjects are preferred

Grade A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature is required in addition to the BTEC

   

QW34 - BA English and Drama

Performing Arts

Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis from applicants with a commitment to studying Drama at degree level

Grade A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature is required in addition to the BTEC

DDM   

WW46 - BA Film Studies and Drama

Performing Arts or Creative Media Production

Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis

DDM  

QV31 - BA English and History

All BTEC subjects are considered

Grade A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature required in addition to the BTEC

DDM

 

School of Geography

For all programmes within the School of Geography, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

L700 - BA Geography

F800 - BSc Geography

L720 - BA Human Geography

FVN1 - BSc Geography with Business Management

F850 - BSc Environmental Science

F8N2 - BSc Environmental Science with Business Management

All BTEC subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis

DDM

 

School of History

For all programmes within the School of History, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry. 

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

V101 - BA History

V140 - BA Modern and Contemporary History

LV21 - BA History and Politics

 

All BTEC subjects are considered

Must include one Humanities-based subject taken at A-Level in addition to the BTEC

DDM

 

QV31 - BA English and History

Arts subjects are preferred

Grade A in A-Level English Literature or English Language and Literature required in addition to the BTEC

DDM  

M1V1 - LLB Law with History

All BTEC subjects are considered

Must include one Humanities-based subject taken at A-Level in addition to the BTEC

D*DD

 

School of Languages, Linguistics and Film

For all programmes within the School of Languages, Lingusitics and Film, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

R900 - BA Modern Languages

All BTEC subjects are considered

 

DDM   

 

Q200 - BA Comparative Literature

RQ12 - BA French and Comparative Literature

QR22 - BA German and Comparative Literature

QR24- BA Hispanic Studies and Comparative Literature

QR72 - BA Russian and Comparative Literature

RQ11 - BA French and Linguistics

RQ21 - BA German and Linguistics

RQ41 - BA Hispanic Studies and Linguistics

QR71 - BA Russian and Linguistics

All BTEC subjects are considered

DDM

 

RW16 - BA Film Studies and French

RW26 - BA Film Studies and German

RW46 - BA Film Studies and Hispanic Studies

RW77 - BA Film Studies and Russian

All BTEC subjects are considered

DDM

 

QQ21 - BA Comparative Literature and Linguistics

VQ12 - BA History and Comparative Literature

VR11- BA French and History

RV21 - BA History and German

QQ13 - BA English Literature and Linguistics

LR21 - BA French and Politics

LR22 - BA German and Politics

 LR24 - BA Hispanic Studies and Politics

 RL72 - BA Russian and Politics

R1N1 - BA French with Business Management

R2N1 - BA German with Business Management

R4N1 - BA Spanish with Business Management

R1N7 - BA Russian with Business Management

All BTEC subjects are considered

Grade B in A-Level History is required for programmes in combination with History

DDM

 

P303 - BA Film Studies

QP23 - BA Comparative Literature and Film Studies

QW36 - BA English and Film Studies

VW16 - BA History and Film Studies

All BTEC subjects are considered

Grade B in A-Level History is required for programmes in combination with History

DDM

 

WW46 - BA Film Studies and Drama 

Performing Arts or Creative Media Production

Alternative BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis

DDM   

QQH1 - BA English Language and Linguistics

All BTEC subjects are considered

DDM

 

School of Law

Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

For all programmes within the School of Law, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

M100 - LLB Law

M105 - LLB Global Law

ML13 - LLB Law and Politics

M120 - LLB English and European Law

M1L1 - LLB Law and Climate Justice

M1N1 - LLB Law with Business

All BTEC subjects are considered on a case by case basis

D*DD

Distinctions in four externally assessed units

School of Mathematical Sciences

Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programmes 'with a Year Abroad' or 'with Industrial Experience' have the same BTEC requirements as the main degree listed below.

We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci programmes.  Applicants may apply to the respective BSc programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

G100 - BSc Mathematics

GG31 - BSc Mathematics and Statistics

G12N - BSc Mathematics with Management

G1N4 - BSc Mathematics with Finance and Accounting

Engineering

Other BTEC subjects may be accepted in combination with grade A in A-Level Mathematics

DDD

Distinctions in Units:

  • 1: Engineering Principles
  • 7: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
  • 8: Further Engineering Mathematics

GGX2 - BSc Mathematics with Foundation 

All BTEC subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis

Grade C in A-Level Mathematics is required in addition to the BTEC 

   

 

School of Medicine and Dentistry

BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to our undergraduate Medicine and Dentistry programmes (including BSc Global Health programmes) with the exception of BSc Oral Health below.  For further information, please contact the School of Medicine and Dentistry Admissions Office directly on +44 (0)20 7882 8478 or email smdadmissions@qmul.ac.uk

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

A910 - BSc Oral Health

Applied Science

DDM

 

School of Physical and Chemical Sciences

Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

We do not consider the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto our MSci programmes.  Applicants may apply to the respective BSc programme and then transfer to the corresponding MSci, subject to successfully meeting the academic progression requirements.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

F300 - BSc Physics

F526 - BSc Astrophysics

F392 - BSc Physics with Particle Physics

F340 - BSc Theoretical Physics

RQF Engineering only

DDD

Distinctions in Units:

  • 1: Engineering Principles
  • 7: Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
  • 8: Further Engineering Mathematics

We strongly advise applicants to take
Unit:

  • 28: Dynamic Mechanical Principles in Practice

FFX0 - BSc Physics with Foundation 

BTEC considered on a case by case basis     

FFX2 - Chemical Sciences with Foundation

Applied Science DDD  

BTEC qualifications are not considered for entry to these programmes:

  • F100 - BSc Chemistry
  • F103 - MSci Chemistry
  • 9A32 - BSc Chemistry with a Year in Industry
  • F154 - BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • F152 - MSci Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • 2L22 - BSc Pharmaceutical Chemistry with a Year in Industry

School of Politics and International Relations

For all programmes within the School of Politics and International Relations, candidates with BTEC qualifications are considered on a case-by-case basis.   Applicants are advised to pay careful attention to the GCSE academic requirements for entry to their chosen programme, found under the 'Entry Requirements' tab of the respective Course Finder entry.

Programme

BTEC Subject

Grade

Unit Requirements

L202 - BA Politics

L250 - BA International Relations

L240 - BA Politics and International Relations

L2NF - BA Politics with Business Management

 

Relevant BTEC subjects are considered

DDM

 

L20Y - BA Politics with a Year Abroad

L25Y - BA International Relations with a Year Abroad

Relevant BTEC subjects are considered

DDD

 

LV21 - BA History and Politics

Relevant BTEC subjects are considered

Grade B in A-Level History is required in addition to the BTEC

   

LR21 - BA French and Politics


LR22 - BA German and Politics

LR24 - BA Hispanic Studies and Politics

RL72 - BA Russian and Politics

Relevant BTEC subjects are considered

DDM

 

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