# Biotechnology MSc

**Source**: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/coursefinder/courses/biotechnology-msc/
**Parent**: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/study/biological-and-biomedical-sciences/

Part of: [Biological and Biomedical Sciences](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/study/biological-and-biomedical-sciences/) and [Engineering](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/study/engineering/)

A recent agreement between the UK and US to develop a new partnership on science and technology has led to an increasing demand for professionals in industrial biotechnology and synthetic biology, also known as engineering biology.

In this programme, students will learn to approach biotechnology as engineers. Specific skills taught in the programme include DNA assembly, next-generation sequencing technologies, CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, cell-free synthetic biology, directed evolution, bioinformatics and coding.

- Become highly employable and meet the growing demand for biotechnology professionals.
- Students will learn multi-disciplinary skills, including DNA assembly, bioinformatics, coding and more, helping them to stand out in the job market.
- The six-month research project will give students the opportunity to interact with academics who specialise in a wide range of disciplines, including structural biology and evolutionary genetics.
- Learn how to engineer synthetic cells and cell-free systems for useful purposes in biotechnology and synthetic biology.

### Study options

- [Full-timeSeptember 2026 | 1 year](#full-time)

Starting in
:   September 2026

Location
:   Mile End

Fees
:   Home: £15,750\
     Overseas: £31,450\
    [EU/EEA/Swiss students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/brexit/student-faqs/)

[Apply now](https://mysis.qmul.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=PFQM-C1TA-09&code2=0002)[Register your interest](https://qmul.tfaforms.net/166)

[See our application guidance](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/applyfortaughtprogrammes/)

## What you'll study

In the first semester, students will study four compulsory modules, covering Principles of Synthetic Biology, Industrial Biotechnology, Unix and Analysis of Large Genomic Datasets and Responsible Innovation and Commercialisation.

In semester two, students will take two compulsory modules covering Genome Editing in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology, and Proteins and Biocatalysts in Biotechnology.

Students will also undertake a Biotechnology Research Project, which will be supervised by academics who specialise in a wide range of disciplines, including structural biology and evolutionary genetics.

### Structure

- Six compulsory modules
- Final research project

### Compulsory/Core modules

#### Unix and Analysis of Large Genomic Datasets

This module provides an introduction to the management and analysis of big data, focusing specifically on the analysis of genome sequence data. Lectures first introduce relevant data types and data handling skills. They subsequently cover the bioinformatics methods, algorithms and resources used for tasks such as read cleaning, genome assembly, gene finding, variant calling, population genomics, and caveats and quality control approaches for such analyses Practical exercises are used to imbue experience of the Unix command line, high performance computing, and the use of these technologies to run computationally intensive genome analysis tools.

#### Research Project in Industrial Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology

During this module, students will run an experimental investigation involving laboratory work and/or computational work in a cutting edge area relating to biotechnology or synthetic biology, within the research environment of SBBS. The student will perform a research project that either investigates a specific problem, is hypothesis-led or has a specific focus on applied research. The student will regularly interact with their supervisor(s) to discuss, plan and troubleshoot their project, as well as learn project-specific skills. They will also attend internal research seminars and research group meetings and typically spend a proportion of each day (from Jan until July) in the laboratory doing research. The project will conclude with a series of short written and spoken reports: Poster Presentation, Oral Presentation and Project Report. The report will be in the form of a mock pre-print including a title, abstract, methods, results and discussion.

#### Principles of Synthetic Biology

The module actively introduces you to the cutting-edge research field of synthetic biology, which is enabling far-reaching impacts in medicine, climate change, and manufacturing. The module explores the emerging potential of synthetic biology as we focus on learning the core principles, including the conceptual design, build, test, and learn cycle (DBTL) framework for engineering of biology. We will discuss its vital tools and navigate ethical considerations, encompassing both the potential misuse and the profound societal and economic impacts. We will embark on a transformative learning journey that unlocks the limitless potential of synthetic biology, empowering you to shape the future.

#### Industrial Biotechnology

In this module we introduce you to the growing area of industrial biotechnology and its significance to the bioeconomy. Industrial biotechnology harnesses the power of biological processes and organisms to develop biosustainable solutions and products for a wide range of industries. This includes key products such as biofuels and biopharmaceuticals, as well optimisation procedures such as scaled up biological production and downstream processing. Overall, this field holds tremendous potential for transforming traditional industrial practices and addressing global challenges. This module will include a combination of seminars, workshops and hands-on practical work, as well as being exposed to experts in the field. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles, applications, and future prospects of industrial biotechnology.

#### Genome Editing in Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology

The module emphasizes practical learning and offers state-of-the-art knowledge in genome editing. It focuses primarily on understanding clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) and CRISPR-associated protein Cas9 (CRISPR-Cas9) as powerful tools for editing and detecting nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA. CRISPR-Cas9 is extensively used in modern biotechnology and synthetic biology laboratories, making it an essential practical skill for biologists in today's industry.

#### Responsible Innovation and Commercialisation

The module centers around engineering biological systems with a focus on responsible innovation and commercialisation. It acknowledges the significance of responsible innovation at both the national and international levels and its connection to content of the programme involving applying engineering principles to biological systems. Additionally, the module delves into the process of transforming an idea into a commercially viable product, the consideration of ethical and regulatory steps, securing financial investment, understanding intellectual property (IP) and patent development, and employing various strategies to leverage IP for commercialisation. The students' comprehension of these concepts will be evaluated through a Dragon's Den-style slide deck pitch, where they will seek start-up funding.

#### Proteins and Biocatalysts

Proteins offer a viable alternative as we seek to transition away from the synthetic materials and heavy metal catalysts routinely used in synthetic chemistry. Both natural and synthetic protein catalysts provide a wealth of opportunity, particularly in obtaining structural and mechanistic insight. This module expands functional knowledge and detail which, in turn, will facilitate the future development of next generation biocatalysts. This module aims to refine the students understanding of how we can manipulate the function of proteins and enzymes for applications including sustainable materials (i.e., fibres), the breakdown of plastic in the environment, through to capturing carbon from the atmosphere.

### Assessment

- 50% Modules
- 50% Research project

- You will be assessed by a mixture of formal examinations and coursework in your taught modules.
- You will undertake more self-directed work in completing your final Biotechnology Research Project.

### Research project

Students will have the opportunity interact with academics who specialise in a wide range of disciplines, including structural biology and evolutionary genetics.

> Hands-on experience in the lab is where theory meets practice! I am grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow as I dive deeper into my studies.
>
> —
>
> Deep Dharmendra Rai, Msc student,  2024

## Teaching

You will learn primarily through a combination of lectures and tutorials, in addition to a significant amount of independent study and research.

You will be assigned an Academic Adviser who will guide you throughout your time at Queen Mary. You will also be assigned a supervisor for your Biotechnology Research Project.

[### Dr Elena De Vita

Lecturer in Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology (T&R)

Elena teaches on the Proteins and Biocatalysts module and the Research Project in Industrial Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology module. Her research interests focus on covalent ligand discovery and development and novel pharmacological modalities for use in Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/staff/dr-elena-de-vita.html)

[### Dr Ewan Main

Senior Lecturer, Director of Student Experience

Ewan is a biochemist whose research area is in biochemistry/molecular biophysics and in particular the folding, design and molecular interactions of proteins.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/staff/ewanmain.html)

[### Dr Nazanin Owji

Lectureship in Industrial Biotechnology

Dr Nazanin Owji currently teaches on ton modules focusing on Industrial Biotechnology](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/staff/nazanin-owji.html)

[### Professor Yannick Wurm

Professor in Evolutionary Genomics and Bioinformatics

Published author Prof Yannick Wurm is an active researcher in ants, bees, genomes and evolution. Prof Wurm leads a lab in the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences and continues to teach both undergraduate and postgraduate students in bioinformatics.](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/staff/yannickwurm.html)

## Where you'll learn

### Facilities

Students will be able to utilise state-of-the-art facilities and technologies that experienced researchers in this area are using today including fluorescence microscopy, cryo-electron microscopy, cell-free systems, mass spectrometry and automation.

### Campus

Teaching is based at Queen Mary’s main [Mile End campus](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/about/howtofindus/mileend/), one of the largest self-contained residential campuses in the capital. Our location in the heart of London’s East End offers a rich cultural environment.

The campus is 15 minutes by tube from Central London, where you will have access to many of the University of London’s other facilities, such as Senate House.

### About the School

#### School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences

The School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences at Queen Mary University of London is a leading centre for interdisciplinary research and education across the biological, environmental and psychological sciences. We bring together diverse expertise to address global challenges, from biodiversity and sustainability to human health and behaviour, supported by advanced facilities and a collaborative research environment.

We are a large and dynamic School with a strong research culture - 92% of our research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 REF. We maintain close partnerships with a range of external organisations and industry, enabling collaborative research and the real-world application of our work.

Queen Mary is a member of the Russell Group, reflecting its commitment to research-intensive teaching and academic excellence.

Contact us

### [School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/sbbs/)

- Tel: +44 (0)20 7882 3328
- [Contact us](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/contact/)

## Career paths

Students who successfully complete the programme will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to go into a variety of established and emerging biotechnology and synthetic biology start-ups and incubators, in addition to larger biotechnology companies employing graduates in this field. The UK is also home to the largest number of biotech start-ups in Europe (McKinsey), with job opportunities both inside and outside of London.

- **93%**

  of our postgraduate taught students are in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (HESA GOS, 2021/22).
- **78%**

  of those in work are in highly skilled employment and earning over the median salary (HESA GOS, 2021/22).
- **£28,119**

  The average UK salary 15 months after graduating for our postgraduates (HESA GOS, 2021/22).

## Fees and funding

### Full-time study

September 2026 | 1 year

- Home: £15,750
- Overseas: £31,450\
  [EU/EEA/Swiss students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/brexit/student-faqs/)

#### Conditional deposit

Home: Not applicable\

Overseas: £2000\
[Information about deposits](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/tuitionfees/deposits/)

Queen Mary alumni can get a £1000, 10% or 20% discount on their fees depending on the programme of study. Find out more about the [Alumni Loyalty Awards](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships/items/queen-mary-alumni-loyalty-award.html)

### Funding

There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.

- [Scholarships and bursaries](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/funding_masters/)
- [Postgraduate loans (UK students)](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/scholarships/postgraduate-loans/)
- [Country-specific](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/countries/) scholarships for international students

Our [Advice and Counselling](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/welfare/) service offers specialist support on financial issues, which you can access as soon as you apply for a place at Queen Mary. Before you apply, you can access our funding guides and advice on managing your money:

- [Advice for UK and EU students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/welfare/money-and-practical-advice/)
- [Advice for international students](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/welfare/visas-international-advice/)

## Entry requirements

### UK

#### Degree requirements

A 2:1 or above at undergraduate level 
in Biomedical Sciences; Biochemistry or related subjects.

#### Other routes

Applicants with a good 2:2 degree (55% or above) will be considered on an individual basis.

Find out more about [how to apply](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/applyfortaughtprogrammes/) for our postgraduate taught courses.

### International

Country of QualificationSelect a countryAfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAngolaArgentinaArmeniaAustraliaAustriaAzerbaijanBahamasBahrainBangladeshBarbadosBelarusBelgiumBelizeBeninBoliviaBosnia and HerzegovinaBotswanaBrazilBruneiBulgariaBurundiCambodiaCameroonCanadaChileChinaColombiaCongo, Dem. Rep. ofCongo, Rep. ofCosta RicaCroatiaCubaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkDominican RepublicEcuadorEgyptEl SalvadorEritreaEstoniaEswatiniEthiopiaFijiFinlandFranceGambiaGeorgiaGermanyGhanaGreeceGrenadaGuatemalaGuineaGuyanaHondurasHong KongHungaryIcelandIndiaIndonesiaIranIraqIrelandIsraelItalyCote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast)JamaicaJapanJordanKazakhstanKenyaKosovoKuwaitKyrgyzstanLaosLatviaLebanonLesothoLiberiaLibyaLiechtensteinLithuaniaLuxembourgMacauMacedoniaMadagascarMalawiMalaysiaMaldivesMaltaMauritiusMexicoMoldovaMonacoMongoliaMontenegroMoroccoMozambiqueMyanmarNamibiaNepalNetherlandsNew ZealandNigeriaNorwayOmanPakistanPalestine, State ofPanamaPapua New GuineaParaguayPeruPhilippinesPolandPortugalPuerto RicoQatarRomaniaRussiaRwandaSaudi ArabiaSenegalSerbiaSierra LeoneSingaporeSlovakiaSloveniaSomaliaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaSudanSwedenSwitzerlandSyriaTaiwanTajikistanTanzaniaThailandTrinidad and TobagoTunisiaTurkeyTurkish Republic of Northern CyprusTurkmenistanTurks and Caicos IslandsUgandaUkraineUnited Arab EmiratesUnited States of AmericaUruguayUzbekistanVenezuelaVietnamYemenZambiaZimbabwe

**Afghanistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Master Degree from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Albania**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10
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**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Algeria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Diplome de [subject area]; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures; Diplome de Docteur end Pharmacie; or Diplome de Docteur en Medecine from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Angola**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grau de Licenciado/a (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 17 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 15 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 13 out of 20

**Argentina**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo/ Grado de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

**Armenia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 87 out of 100\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75 out of 100\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 61 out of 100

**Australia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** High Distinction; or First Class with Honours \
**UK 2:1 degree:** Distinction; or Upper Second Class with Honours \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Credit; or Lower Second Class with Honours

**Austria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 1.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 2.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5.0

The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest.

**Azerbaijan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.
\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or GPA 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or GPA 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or GPA 3.5 out of 5

**Bahamas**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Bahrain**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 90 out of 100\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 80 out of 100\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.3 out of 4.0; or 74 out of 100

**Bangladesh**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.2 to 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 to 3.3 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.3 to 2.7 out of 4.0

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.  For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.

**Barbados**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from the University of West Indies, Cave Hill or Barbados Community College. \
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**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\*; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours\*; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours\*; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0\*\*

\*relates to: the University of West Indies, Cave Hill.

\*\*relates to: Barbados Community College.

**Belarus**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 9 out of 10; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 out of 10; or 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 5 out of 10; or 3.5 out of 5

**Belgium**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution. \
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**UK 1st class degree:** 80% or 16/20\*; or 78%\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70% or 14/20\*; or 72%\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60% or 12/20\*; or 65%\*\*

\*Flanders (Dutch-speaking)/ Wallonia (French-speaking)\
\*\*German-speaking

**Belize**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours \
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Benin**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maitrise or Masters from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Bolivia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Bachiller Universitario or Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 85%\* or 80%\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%\* or 70%\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%\* or 60%\*\*

\*relates to: Titulo de Bachiller Universitario

\*\*relates to: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area]

**Bosnia and Herzegovina**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.5 out of 10

**Botswana**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 5 years) or Master Degree from the University of Botswana.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Brazil**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Título de Bacharel / Título de [subject area] or Título de Licenciado/a (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.25 out of 10 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.5 out of 10 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

The above grades assumes that the grading scale has a pass mark of 5.

**Brunei**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours \
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Bulgaria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 5.75 out of 6.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.75 out of 6.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 4.0 out of 6.0

**Burundi**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%; or 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%; or 12 out of 20

**Cambodia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 80%; or GPA 3.5 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%; or GPA 2.35 out of 4.0

**Cameroon**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; Licence; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce; Diplome d'Ingenieur de Conception/ Travaux; Doctorat en Medecine/ Pharmacie; or Maitrise or Master 1 from selected institutions.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Canada**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.2 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Chile**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grado de Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo (Professional) de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 6.5 out of 7\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 5.5 out of 7\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 5 out of 7

**China**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 85 to 95% \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70 to 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65 to 75%

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Colombia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado en [subject area] or Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 4.60 out of 5.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.00 out of 5.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.50 out of 5.00

**Congo, Dem. Rep. of**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies or Diplome d'Etudes Speciales from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20; or 90%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20; or 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20; or 70%

**Congo, Rep. of**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Etudes Superieures or Maitrise from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Costa Rica**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachiller or Licenciado from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 9 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.5 out of 10

**Croatia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education Level VII/1 (Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje) from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 4.5 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3 out of 5

**Cuba**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Arquitecto/ Doctor/ Ingeniero from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Cyprus**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 8 out of 10; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.0 out of 10; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Czech Republic**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 1.2 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 1.5 out of 4\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2.5 out of 4

The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 4 is the lowest.

**Denmark**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 12 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 11 out of 13 (before 2007)\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 8 out of 13 (before 2007)\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 4 out of 12 (2007 onwards); or 7 out of 13 (before 2007)

**Dominican Republic**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 95/100\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 85/100\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 78/100

**Ecuador**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or 9/10; or 19/20; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or 8/10; or 18/20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or 7/10; or 14/20; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Egypt**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
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**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%; or GPA 2.5 out of 4

**El Salvador**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 5 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

**Eritrea**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Estonia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; University Specialist's Diploma; or Professional Higher Education Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.5 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 3.5 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2 out of 5

The above grades assumes that 1 is the pass mark.

**Eswatini**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Ethiopia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Fiji**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from one of the following institutions: Fiji National University, the University of Fiji, or the University of South Pacific, Fiji.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.0 out of 5.0\*; or overall grade A with High Distinction pass\*\*; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.5\*\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.33 out of 5.0\*; or overall grade B with Credit pass\*\*; or GPA 3.5 out of 4.5\*\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.33 out of 5.0\*; or overall grade S (Satisfactory)\*\*; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.5\*\*\*

\*relates to Fiji National University

\*\*relate to the University of Fiji

\*\*\*relates to the University of South Pacific, Fiji

**Finland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree/ Kandidaatti/ Kandidat (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution; or Bachelor degree (Ammattikorkeakoulututkinto/ Yrkeshögskoleexamen) from a recognised University of Applied Sciences.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.5 out of 5; or 2.8 out of 3\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 3.5 out of 5; or 2 out of 3\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2.5 out of 5; or 1.4 out of 3

**France**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Grade de Licence; Diplome d'Ingenieur; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 12 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 11 out of 20

**Gambia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.3\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 67%; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%; or GPA 2.7 out of 4.3

**Georgia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution. \
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 91 out of 100; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 81 out of 100; or 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 71 out of 100; or 3.5 out of 5

**Germany**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 1.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 2.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5.0

The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 5 is the lowest.

**Ghana**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.
\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Second Class (Upper Division)\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Second Class (Lower Division)

**Greece**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Degrees from recognised selected institutions in the University sector or Degrees (awarded after 2003) from recognised Technological Educational Institutes.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8 out of 10\*; or 9 out of 10\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 out of 10\*; or 7.5 out of 10\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 out of 10\*; or 6.8 out of 10\*\*

\*Relates to degrees from the University Sector.\
\*\*Relates to degrees from Technological Educational Institutes.

**Grenada**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Guatemala**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%

The above grades assumes that the pass mark is 61% or less.

**Guinea**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Master; Maitrise; Diplome d'Etudes Superieures; or Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Guyana**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Graduate Diploma (Postgraduate) or Masters degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Honduras**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/a / Grado Academico de Licenciatura (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or 4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or 3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Hong Kong**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours

**Hungary**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (Alapfokozat) or University Diploma (Egyetemi Oklevel) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.75 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4 out of 5 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Iceland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (Baccalaureus or Bakkalarprof) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.25 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.25 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

**India**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 75% to 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 60% to 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 50% to 60%

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.  For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.  

For India, offers may be made on the GPA scale.

We do not consider the Bachelor of Vocation (B. Voc.) for Masters entry.

**Indonesia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Sarjna I (S1) Bachelor Degree or Diploma IV (D4) (minimum 4 years) from selected degree programmes and institutions. \
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.6 to 3.8 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 to 3.2 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.67 to 2.8 out of 4.0

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from and the degree that you study.

**Iran**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 17.5 to 18.5 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 15 to 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 13.5 to 14 out of 20

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Iraq**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85 out of 100\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75 out of 100\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60 out of 100

**Ireland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Honours Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Second Class Honours Grade I\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Second Class Honours Grade II

**Israel**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%

**Italy**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Laurea (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 110 out of 110 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 105 out of 110\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 94 out of 110

**Cote D’ivoire (Ivory Coast)**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Ingenieur; Doctorat en Medicine; Maitrise; Master; Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies; or Diplome d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Jamaica**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from the University of West Indies (UWI) or a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or First Class Honours from the UWI\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the UWI\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the UWI

**Japan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** S overall\* or A overall\*\*; or 90%; or GPA 3.70 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** A overall\* or B overall\*\*; or 80%; or GPA 3.00 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** B overall\* or C overall\*\*; or 70%; or GPA 2.3 out of 4.00

\*Overall mark is from the grading scale: S, A, B, C (S is highest mark)\
\*\*Overall mark is from the grading scale: A, B, C, D (A is highest mark)

**Jordan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or GPA of 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%; or GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70%; or GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0

**Kazakhstan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 3.8 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 3.33 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2.67 out of 4.0/4.33; or 3.5 out of 5

**Kenya**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Second Class Honours Upper Division; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Second Class Honours Lower Division; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Kosovo**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.5 out of 10

**Kuwait**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.67 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.67 out of 4.0

**Kyrgyzstan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.7 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4

**Laos**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Latvia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (awarded after 2002) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 out of 10

**Lebanon**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree; Licence; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90% or Grade A; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 16 out of 20 (French system)\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80% or Grade B; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 13 out of 20 (French system)\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70% or Grade C; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0; or 12 out of 20 (French system)

**Lesotho**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree (minimum 5 years total HE study); Masters Degree or Postgraduate Diploma from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Liberia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Libya**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or 3.7 out of 4.0 GPA \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%; or 3.0 out of 4.0 GPA \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%; or 2.6 out of 4.0 GPA

**Liechtenstein**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 5.6 out of 6.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 5.0 out of 6.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 4.4 out of 6.0

**Lithuania**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Luxembourg**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Macau**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Licenciatura) (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Macedonia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diploma of Completed Higher Education - Level VII/1 or Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Madagascar**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maîtrise; Diplome d'Ingenieur; Diplôme d'Etat de Docteur en Médecine; Diplôme d’Etat de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire; Diplôme d'Études Approfondies; Diplôme de Magistère (Première Partie) – also known as Master 1; or Diplôme de Master – also known as Master 2 from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Malawi**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Malaysia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Class 1; or 3.7 out of 4.0 CGPA\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Class 2 division 1; or 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPA\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Class 2 division 2; or 2.6 out of 4.0 CGPA

**Maldives**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (awarded from 2000) from the Maldives National University.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Malta**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution. \
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class Honours; or Category I\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class Honours; or Category IIA\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours; or Category IIB

**Mauritius**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Class I; or 70%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Class II division I; or 60%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Class II division II; or 50%

Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale used by your institution.

**Mexico**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo (Profesional) de [subject area] from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.0 to 9.5 out of 10 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.0 to 8.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.0 to 7.5 out of 10

Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale your institution uses.

**Moldova**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Diploma de Licenta) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.5 out of 10

**Monaco**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Mongolia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.6 out of 4.0; or 90%; or grade A\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.2 out of 4.0; or 80%; or grade B\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.8 out of 4.0; or 70%; or grade C

**Montenegro**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diploma of Completed Academic Undergraduate Studies; Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies; or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.5 out of 10 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Morocco**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Diplome d'Ecoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion; Diplome de Docteur Veterinaire; Doctorat en Medecine; Docteur en Medecine Dentaire; Licence; Diplome d'Inegeniuer d'Etat; Diplome de Doctorat en Pharmacie; or Maitrise from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 13 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 11 out of 20

**Mozambique**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grau de Licenciado (minimum 4 years) or Grau de Mestre from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Myanmar**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80% or GPA of 4.7 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70% or GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60% or GPA of 3.5 out of 5.0

**Namibia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree or Professional Bachelor Degree (NQF level 8 qualifications) - these to be awarded after 2008 from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Nepal**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 55%; or GPA of 2.4 out of 4.0

Bachelor in Nursing Science are not considered equivalent to UK Bachelor degrees.

**Netherlands**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 out of 10

**New Zealand**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** A-\*; or First Class Honours\*\*\
**UK 2:1 degree:** B\*; or Second Class (Division 1) Honours\*\*\
**UK 2:2 degree:** C+\*; or Second Class (Division 2) Honours\*\*

\*from a Bachelor degree \
\*\*from a Bachelor Honours degree

**Nigeria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 6.0 out of 7.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 4.6 out of 7.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.80 out of 5.00; or GPA 3.0 out of 7.0

**Norway**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Overall B grade with at least 75 ECTS (of 180 ECTS min overall) at grade A or above.\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Overall B grade \
**UK 2:2 degree:** Overall C grade

**Oman**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Pakistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.0 to 3.8 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 2.6 to 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.0 to 3.0 out of 4.0

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.  For some institutions/degrees we will ask for different grades to above, so this is only a guide.

**Palestine, State of**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90% or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Panama**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado / Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 91%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 81%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 71%

**Papua New Guinea**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Class I \
**UK 2:1 degree:** Class II, division A\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Class II, division B

**Paraguay**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado / Titulo de [professional title] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out fo 5

**Peru**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Grado Academico de Bachiller or Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo (Professional) de [subject area] from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 17 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Philippines**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions or Juris Doctor; Bachelor of Laws; Doctor of Medicine; Doctor of Dentistry/ Optometry/ Veterinary Medicine; or Masters Degree from recognised institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 3.6 out of 4.0; or 94%; or 1.25 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 3.0 out of 4.0; or 86%; or 1.75 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 2.5 out of 4.0; or 80%; or 2.5 out of 5

The above 'out of 5' scale assumes 1 is highest mark and 3 is the pass mark.

**Poland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licencjat or Inzynier (minimum 3 years) - these must be awarded after 2001 from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.8 out of 5.0 \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.5 out of 5.0 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.8 out of 5.0

The above grades are based on the 2 to 5 scale, where 3 is the pass mark and 5 is the highest mark.

**Portugal**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licenciado (minimum 180 ECTS credits) or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12 out of 20

**Puerto Rico**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90/100 or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80/100 or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 70/100 or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Qatar**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or GPA 4.4 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or GPA 2.8 out of 5.0

**Romania**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.75 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8.0 out of 10 \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7.0 out of 10

**Russia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Rwanda**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%; or 17 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%; or 15 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%; or 13 out of 20

**Saudi Arabia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.75 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Senegal**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Maîtrise; Master II; Diplôme d'Études Approfondies (DEA); Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées (DESS); Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine; Diplôme d'Ingénieur; Diplôme de Docteur en Chirurgie Dentaire; or Diplôme de Pharmacien from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16/20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 14/20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 12/20

**Serbia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma of Higher Education from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Sierra Leone**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Honours) or a Masters degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** First Class honours; or GPA 4.7 out of 5; or GPA 3.75 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Upper Second Class honours; or GPA 4 out of 5; or GPA 3.25 out of 4\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Lower Second Class Honours; or GPA 3.4 out of 5; or GPA 2.75 out of 4

**Singapore**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.8 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 3.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Slovakia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (180 ECTS credits) (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 93%; or 1 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark)\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 86%; or 1.5 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark) \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 72%; or 2.5 overall (on 1 to 4 scale, where 1 is highest mark)

**Slovenia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Univerzitetni Diplomant (180 ECTS credits) (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 9.5 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 7 out of 10

**Somalia**\
Bachelor degrees from Somalia are not considered for direct entry to our postgraduate taught programmes. Holders of Bachelor degrees from Somali National University can be considered for our Pre-Masters programmes on a case by case basis.\

**South Africa**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: NQF Level 8 qualifications such as Bachelor Honours degrees or Professional Bachelor degrees from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 75%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**South Korea**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.2 out of 4.5; or GPA 4.0 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.5 out of 4.5; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.5; or GPA 2.8 out of 4.3; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Spain**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo Universitario Oficial de Graduado en [subject area] (Grado) or Titulo Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en [subject area] (Licenciatura) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.0 out of 10; or 2.5 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.0 out of 10; or 2.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6.0 out of 10; or 1.5 out of 4.0

**Sri Lanka**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Special or Honours) or Bachelor Degree (Professional) (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.5 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Sudan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution or Bachelor degree in one of the following Professional subjects: Architecture; Dentistry; Engineering; Medicine/Surgery from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 65%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

**Sweden**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (Kandidatexamen) or Professional Bachelor Degree (Yrkesexamenfrom) (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** Overall B grade with at least 75 ECTS at grade A or above (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 65% of credits graded at VG overall\
**UK 2:1 degree:** Overall B grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 50% of credits graded at VG overall\
**UK 2:2 degree:** Overall C grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 20% of credits graded at VG overall.

**Switzerland**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor degree (180 ECTS credits) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 5.5 out of 6; or 9 out of 10\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 5 out of 6; or 8 out of 10\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 4.25 out of 6; or 7 out of 10

**Syria**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 75%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%

**Taiwan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from selected institutions.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 85 to 90% \
**UK 2:1 degree:** 70 to 75% \
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Tajikistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Specialist Diploma or Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Tanzania**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.4 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.5 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.7 out of 5.0

**Thailand**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.40 to 3.60 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.00 to 3.20 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.40 to 2.60 out of 4.00

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Trinidad and Tobago**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or First Class Honours from the University of West Indies\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies

**Tunisia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Licence; Diplome National d'Architecture; Maitrise; Diplome National d'Ingeniuer; or Doctorat en Medecine / Veterinaire from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 16 out of 20\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 13 out of 20\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 11 out of 20

**Turkey**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.40 to 3.60 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 2.80 to 3.00 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.30 to 2.50 out of 4.00

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.60 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.00 out of 4.00\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.50 out of 4.00

**Turkmenistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Diploma of Higher Education (awarded after 2007) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 3.5 out of 5

**Turks and Caicos Islands**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (accredited by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0; or 80%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.3 out of 4.0; or 75%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.7 out of 4.0; or 65%

**Uganda**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 4.4 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 4.0 out of 5.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 5.0

**Ukraine**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 10 out of 12; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 8 out of 12; or 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 out of 12; or 3.5 out of 5

**United Arab Emirates**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**United States of America**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** GPA 3.2 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** GPA 2.5 out of 4.0

**Uruguay**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] (minimum 4 years) from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 10 to 11 out of 12\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7 to 9 out of 12\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 6 to 7 out of 12

Offer conditions will vary depending on the institution you are applying from.

**Uzbekistan**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) or Specialist Diploma from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%; or 4.7 out of 5\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%; or 4.0 out of 5\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 71%; or 3.5 out of 5

**Venezuela**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Titulo de Licenciado/ Titulo de [subject area] from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 81%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 71%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 61%

Non-percentage grading scales, for example scales out of 20, 10, 9 or 5, will have different requirements.

**Vietnam**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 8.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.4 out of 4\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 5.7 out of 10; or GPA 2.4 out of 4

**Yemen**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters (Majister) degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 90%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 80%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 65%

Bachelor Degrees from Lebanese International University (in Yemen) can be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes - please see Lebanon for guidance on grade requirements for this.

**Zambia**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Masters Degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 75%; or GPA 3.7 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 55%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0

**Zimbabwe**\
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree (minimum 4 years) or Bachelor Honours degree from a recognised institution.\
\
**UK 1st class degree:** 75%\
**UK 2:1 degree:** 65%\
**UK 2:2 degree:** 60%

### English language requirements

The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.

The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences falls within the following English band:

**Band 4:** IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking

Please note, there are some postgraduate programmes with [non-standard English language requirements](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/programmes-with-non-standard-requirements/) in this School.

We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See [all accepted English tests](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/international-students/englishlanguagerequirements/accepted-english-language-tests-and-qualifications/) that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.

### Visas and immigration

Find out how to apply for a [student visa](https://www.welfare.qmul.ac.uk/international/).

### Contact

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