University of Reading — A-level entry requirements

Pharmacy MPharm

Grade B in Chemistry and another science (Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science, ICT)

Physician Associate Studies MPAS

A level Biology and Chemistry

Speech and Language Therapy MSci

No specific subjects required.

Architectural Engineering BEng

Also covers: Architectural Engineering MEng

Grade B in A level Mathematics

Biomedical Engineering BEng

ABB with grade B in Mathematics or Physics, or BBB with grade B in Mathematics or Physics and a second science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science)

Computer Science BSc

No specific subjects required.

Mathematics BSc

Also covers: Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science BSc, Mathematics with Computer Science BSc

Grade A in A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Pure Mathematics

Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking BSc

Grade A in A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Pure Mathematics

Chemistry BSc

Also covers: Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc

Grade B in A level Chemistry

Environmental Management and Sustainability BSc

One accepted subject: Biology, Business, Chemistry, Economics, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Law, Maths, Physics, Politics, Psychology or Sociology

Environmental Science BSc

Grade B in one of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies or Geology

Meteorology and Climate BSc

Grade B in A level Mathematics

Meteorology and Climate with a Year in Oklahoma MMet

A level Mathematics and Physics

Agriculture BSc

At least one science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology)

Applied Psychology (Clinical) MSci

No specific subjects required.

Biochemistry BSc

Also covers: Biochemistry MSci

ABB with grade B in Chemistry, or BBB with grade B in Chemistry and grade B in a second science (Biology, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science)

Biological Sciences BSc

Also covers: Biological Sciences MSci

ABB with grade B in Biology, or BBB with grade B in Biology and grade B in a second science (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science)

Biomedical Science BSc

Also covers: Biomedical Science MSci

ABB with grade B in Biology, or BBB with grade B in Biology and grade B in a second science (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science)

Bioveterinary Sciences BSc

Grade B in A level Biology and another science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science, IT)

Cosmetic and Pharmaceutical Science BSc

Grade B in Chemistry or Biology, plus one other core science (Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry)

Ecology and Wildlife Conservation BSc

Also covers: Ecology and Wildlife Conservation MSci

Grade B in a science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science)

Food Science BSc

Also covers: Food Technology with Bioprocessing BSc

Grade B in two sciences, at least one a core science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths, Food Science and Nutrition); other accepted sciences: Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Physical Education, Marine Science, Sports Science/Studies, Sociology, Design and Technology: Product Design

Medical Science BSc

Also covers: Medical Science MSci

ABB with grade B in Biology, or BBB with grade B in Biology and grade B in a second science (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science)

Microbiology BSc

Also covers: Microbiology MSci

ABB with grade B in Biology, or BBB with grade B in Biology and grade B in a second science (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science)

Nutrition BSc

Also covers: Nutrition and Food Science BSc

Grade B in two sciences, at least one a core science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Maths, Food Science and Nutrition); other accepted sciences: Food Technology, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Home Economics, Information Technology, Computer Science, Physical Education, Marine Science, Sports Science/Studies, Sociology, Design and Technology: Product Design

Pharmacology BSc

A level Biology and Chemistry

Psychology and Language Sciences BSc

No specific subjects required.

Psychology BSc

No specific subjects required.

Psychology with Criminology BSc

No specific subjects required.

Psychology with Neuroscience BSc

No specific subjects required.

Zoology BSc

Also covers: Zoology MSci

ABB with grade B in Biology, or BBB with grade B in Biology and grade B in a second science (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science)

Accounting and Business BSc

No specific subjects required.

Accounting and Finance BSc

Grade B in A/AS level Mathematics, or grade B in A level Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Statistics

Accounting and Management BSc

No specific subjects required.

Agricultural Business Management BSc

No specific subjects required.

Business and Management BSc

Also covers: Business and Management (Data Analytics and Digital Business) BSc, Business and Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) BSc, Business and Management (Human Resources and Organisational Behaviour) BSc, Business and Management (Marketing) BSc

No specific subjects required.

Business Economics BSc

No specific subjects required.

Consumer Behaviour and Marketing BSc

No specific subjects required.

Economics and Finance BSc

Grade B in A/AS level Mathematics, or grade B in A level Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Statistics

Economics BA

No specific subjects required.

Economics BSc

No specific subjects required.

Finance (International Business) BSc

Also covers: Finance (Sustainable Finance) BSc

No specific subjects required.

Finance BSc

Also covers: Finance (FinTech) BSc, Finance (Investments) BSc

Grade B in A/AS level Mathematics, or grade B in A level Physics, Chemistry, Economics or Statistics

Food Business and Marketing BSc

No specific subjects required.

International Business and Management BSc

Also covers: International Business and Management with a Modern Language BSc

No specific subjects required.

Real Estate BSc

Also covers: Real Estate Finance BSc

No specific subjects required.

Law LLB

Also covers: Law with Criminology LLB, Law MLaw

No specific subjects required.

Law with International Business LLB

No specific subjects required.

Archaeology BA

Also covers: Archaeology and Anthropology BA, Ancient History and Archaeology BA, Museum Studies and Archaeology BA

No specific subjects required.

Classics BA

Also covers: Classical Studies BA, Ancient History BA, Museum and Classical Studies BA

No specific subjects required.

English Language and Linguistics BA

No specific subjects required.

English Literature BA

Also covers: English Language and Literature BA, English Literature with Creative Writing BA, English Literature and Film BA, English Literature and Film & Theatre BA, English Literature and Politics BA, Classical Studies and English Literature BA, Creative Writing and Film BA, Creative Writing and Film & Theatre BA, Modern Languages and English Literature BA

Grade B in English Literature or a related subject (English Language, English Language and Literature, Drama and Theatre Studies, Creative Writing)

History BA

Also covers: Ancient History and History BA, Archaeology and History BA, History and Economics BA, History and English Literature BA, History and International Relations BA, History and Philosophy BA, History and Politics BA, Modern Languages and History BA

History or a humanities-based essay subject (Classical Civilisation, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Philosophy, Politics, Religious Studies)

Philosophy BA

Also covers: Ethics, Value and Philosophy BA, Philosophy and Politics BA, Philosophy and International Relations BA

No specific subjects required.

Philosophy, Business and Ethics BA

No specific subjects required.

Criminology BSc

Also covers: Sociology and Criminology BSc

No specific subjects required.

Geography and Economics (Regional Science) BSc

No specific subjects required.

Global Sustainable Development BSc

No specific subjects required.

Human and Physical Geography BSc

Also covers: Geography (Human) BSc, Geography (Physical) BSc

No specific subjects required.

Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA

No specific subjects required.

Politics and Economics BA

Also covers: International Relations and Economics BA

No specific subjects required.

Politics and International Relations BA

Also covers: War, Peace and International Relations BA

No specific subjects required.

Psychology and Philosophy BA

No specific subjects required.

Sociology BSc

No specific subjects required.

Acting and Performance BA

No specific subjects required.

Architecture BSc

No specific subjects required.

Art and English Literature BA

Also covers: Art and Creative Writing BA

Grade B in English Literature or a related subject (English Language, English Language and Literature, Drama and Theatre Studies, Creative Writing)

Art and History of Art BA

Also covers: Art and Film BA, Art and Graphic Design BA, Art and Philosophy BA

No specific subjects required.

Art and Psychology BA

No specific subjects required.

Art BA

No specific subjects required.

Construction Management BSc

Also covers: Construction Management and Surveying BSc, Building Surveying BSc, Quantity Surveying BSc

No specific subjects required.

Digital Media and Communication BA

No specific subjects required.

Film and Television BA

Also covers: Film and Theatre BA

No specific subjects required.

Fine Art BA

No specific subjects required.

Graphic Communication BA

No specific subjects required.

Planning and Geography BSc

Also covers: Planning and Geography MPlan

No specific subjects required.

Real Estate Development and Planning BSc

Also covers: Real Estate Development and Planning MPlan

No specific subjects required.

Modern Languages and Business BA

No specific subjects required.

Modern Languages and Economics BA

No specific subjects required.

Modern Languages and International Relations BA

Also covers: Modern Languages and English Language BA

No specific subjects required.

Modern Languages BA

No specific subjects required.

Education and Psychology BA

No specific subjects required.

Education Studies BA

No specific subjects required.

Primary Education (QTS) BA

No specific subjects required.

Primary Education with Art (QTS) BA

Art or a related subject (Art, Craft and Design, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textile Design, Three-dimensional Design, Photography)

Primary Education with English (QTS) BA

English or a related subject (History, Sociology, Philosophy, Drama, Classical Civilisation)

Primary Education with Mathematics (QTS) BA

Mathematics or a related subject (Use of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Statistics, Economics)

Primary Education with Music (QTS) BA

Music or a related subject (Music Technology, or Performing Arts with a music focus; Practical Music at Grade 8 or equivalent may be considered)