University of Liverpool — A-level entry requirements

Dental Surgery BDS

Chemistry and Biology; the third subject may be from the arts or sciences. A levels must be taken at first sitting after two years of study. General Studies, Critical Thinking and vocational/applied A levels are not accepted.

Dental Therapy BSc

Biology.

Diagnostic Radiography BSc

At least one of Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics.

Medicine and Surgery MBChB

Chemistry, plus Biology, Physics or Mathematics, and a third academic subject, taken at one sitting (usually after two years of study).

Nursing BN

A science subject (e.g. Biology) or a social science.

Occupational Therapy BSc

At least one of Biology, Human Biology, Health and Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, Physical Education, Life and Health Sciences or Criminology. General Studies is not accepted.

Orthoptics BSc

One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology or Mathematics.

Pharmacy MPharm

Chemistry (grade B minimum) and either Biology or Mathematics, plus one further A level (General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted).

Physiotherapy BSc

Biology, or PE, or Sport Science and the Active Leisure Industry.

Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology BSc

At least one science subject.

Veterinary Science BVSc

Biology (or Human Biology) and Chemistry. If Chemistry is not taken at A level, it must be taken at AS level (grade B or above) and the second A level must be another academic science-related subject.

Aerospace Engineering BEng

Also covers: Aerospace Engineering MEng, Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies BEng, Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies MEng

Mathematics and a second science. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Architectural Engineering BEng

Also covers: Architectural Engineering MEng

Mathematics.

Civil Engineering BEng

Also covers: Civil Engineering MEng, Civil and Structural Engineering MEng

Mathematics.

Computer Science and Electronic Engineering BEng

Also covers: Computer Science and Electronic Engineering MEng

Mathematics and a science subject. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng

Also covers: Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng

Mathematics and a science subject. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Mechanical Engineering BEng

Also covers: Mechanical Engineering MEng

Mathematics and a second science. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Mechatronics and Robotic Systems BEng

Also covers: Mechatronics and Robotic Systems MEng

Mathematics and a science subject. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Product Design Engineering BEng

Also covers: Product Design Engineering MEng

Mathematics and a second science. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences, Design Engineering, Design and Technology (Product Design).

Actuarial Mathematics BSc

Mathematics at grade A.

Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics BSc

No specific A-level subjects required.

Artificial Intelligence BSc

Mathematics or Computer Science.

Computer Science BSc

Also covers: Computer Science MEng, Computer Science – Artificial Intelligence pathway BSc, Computer Science – Algorithms and Optimisation pathway BSc, Computer Science – Cyber Security pathway BSc, Computer Science – Data Science pathway BSc, Computer Science with Software Development BSc

Mathematics or Computer Science.

Financial Computing BSc

Mathematics or Computer Science.

Mathematical Physics MMath

Mathematics at grade A and Physics at grade B.

Mathematics and Computer Science BSc

Mathematics at grade A.

Mathematics and Economics BSc

Mathematics at grade A.

Mathematics and Music Technology BSc

Mathematics at grade A, and Music or Music Technology at grade B (or ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory at Distinction).

Mathematics and Philosophy BA

Mathematics at grade A.

Mathematics BSc

Also covers: Mathematics MMath, Applied Mathematics BSc, Mathematics and Statistics BSc, Mathematics with Finance BSc

Mathematics at grade A.

Mathematics with Languages BSc

Mathematics at grade A.

Mathematics with Ocean and Climate Sciences BSc

Mathematics.

Chemistry BSc

Also covers: Chemistry MChem, Chemistry with Research in Industry MChem

Either two science A levels including Chemistry (ABB), or one science A level, Chemistry, at grade A (AAB). Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Environmental Geology with Physical Geography BSc

One science A level. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Environmental Science BSc

One science A level. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Geology BSc

One science A level. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Medicinal Chemistry BSc

Also covers: Medicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology MChem, Medicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology with Research in Industry MChem

Either two science A levels including Chemistry (ABB), or one science A level, Chemistry, at grade A (AAB). Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Ocean and Climate Sciences BSc

One science A level. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Physics and Mathematics BSc

Also covers: Theoretical Physics MPhys

Mathematics at grade A and Physics at grade B.

Physics BSc

Also covers: Physics MPhys, Astrophysics MPhys, Physics with Astronomy BSc, Physics with Geophysics BSc, Physics with Medical Applications BSc, Physics with Medical Applications MPhys, Physics with Nuclear Science BSc, Physics with Nuclear Science MPhys

Physics and Mathematics.

Anatomy and Human Biology BSc

Also covers: Anatomy and Human Biology MBiol

Biology at grade A and a second science, preferably Chemistry. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Biochemistry BSc

Also covers: Biochemistry MBiol

Biology and Chemistry.

Biological Sciences BSc

Also covers: Biological Sciences MBiol

Biology and a second science, preferably Chemistry. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Biomedical Sciences BSc

Also covers: Biomedical Sciences MBiol

Biology and Chemistry.

Bioveterinary Science BSc

Also covers: Bioveterinary Science MBiol

Biology and a second science, preferably Chemistry. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Marine Biology BSc

Also covers: Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc

One science A level. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Microbiology and Infection BSc

Also covers: Microbiology and Infection MBiol

Biology and a second science, preferably Chemistry. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Pharmacology BSc

Also covers: Pharmacology MBiol

Chemistry and a second science, preferably Biology. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Psychology BSc

A science A level at grade B or above. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Zoology BSc

Also covers: Zoology MBiol

Biology and a second science, preferably Chemistry. Accepted sciences: Biology (and Human Biology), Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Psychology, Physics, Statistics, Applied ICT, ICT, Life and Health Sciences.

Accounting and Finance BSc

No specific A-level subjects required.

Business Economics BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Business Management BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Economics BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Economics BSc

Mathematics at grade A.

Finance and Data Analytics BSc

No specific A-level subjects required.

International Management BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Marketing BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Law LLB

Also covers: Law with Business LLB, Law with Criminology LLB, Law with Philosophy LLB, Law with Politics LLB

No specific A-level subjects required.

Ancient History BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Archaeological Science BSc

No specific A-level subjects required.

Archaeology BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Classical Studies BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Classics BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Egyptology BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

English BA

Also covers: English Language BA, English Literature BA, English Literature with Drama Studies BA, English with World Literature BA

English (Language, Literature, or Language and Literature) at grade A.

Film Studies BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

History BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Music and Technology BA

Music or Music Technology at grade B, or ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory at Pass.

Music BA

Also covers: Music and Popular Music BA

Music at grade B, or ABRSM Grade 8 Music Theory at Pass.

Philosophy BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Popular Music BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Communication and Media BA

Also covers: Communication and Media and Game Design Studies BA, Communication, Media and Popular Music BA, Communication, Media and Politics BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Criminology BA

Also covers: Criminology with Social Policy BA, Criminology with Sociology BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Evolutionary Anthropology BSc

No specific A-level subjects required.

Geography and Planning BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Geography BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Geography BSc

Geography or another science: Geography, Geology, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Environmental Science (not Environmental Studies), Applied Science or Computer Science.

International Relations BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Media and Culture BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Media, Data and Society BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Philosophy and Politics BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Politics BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Sociology BA

Also covers: Sociology with Criminology BA, Sociology with Social Policy BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Architecture BA

Also covers: Master of Architecture (Integrated) MArch

No specific A-level subjects required.

Environment and Planning BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Game Design BSc

No specific A-level subjects required.

Screen Industries and Entertainment BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Town and Regional Planning MPlan

No specific A-level subjects required.

Urban Planning BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

French BA

No specific subjects for beginners' French, or French 50% with a non-language subject. For advanced French, or French combined with a second language, one of the Bs must be in French.

German BA

No specific subjects for beginners' German, or German 50% with a non-language subject. For advanced German, or German combined with a second language, one of the Bs must be in German.

Hispanic Studies BA

No specific subjects for beginners' Spanish, or Spanish 50% with a non-language subject. For advanced Spanish, or Spanish combined with a second language, one of the Bs must be in Spanish.

Irish Studies BA

No specific A-level subjects required.

Italian BA

No specific subjects for beginners' Italian, or Italian 50% with a non-language subject. For advanced Italian, or Italian combined with a second language, one of the Bs must be in Italian.

Modern Languages (Triple Subject) BA

At least one relevant language (French, German, Italian or Spanish) at grade A.