This MSc programme allows students to gain an in-depth understanding of engineering approaches to biological problems.
Learn to use methods and techniques developed in traditional engineering fields, and adapt them to biomedical applications.
- Get involved in internationallyleading bioengineering researchat a top UK university.
- Work in our state-of-the-artfacilitiesincluding laboratories for biofluids, mechanobiology, and the leading Organs-on-Chips Centre.
- Professionally accreditedby IOM3 (Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining), demonstrating that our curriculum is closely aligned to industry needs.
Study options
- Starting in
- September 2024
- Location
- Mile End
- Fees
-
Home: £12,650
Overseas: £28,900
EU/EEA/Swiss students
- Starting in
- September 2025
- Location
- Mile End
- Fees
-
Home: Fees will be announced in September 2024
Overseas: Fees will be announced in September 2024
What you'll study
This programme aims to equip you with the skills to develop new computational and technological products for use in the biomedical industries.
You’ll take compulsory modules on biomedical engineering in urology, and ethics and regulatory affairs. The rest of your programme is determined by the specialism you choose. You'll have the option to choose modules in areas such as electronics, medical robotics, nanotechnology and nanomedicine, sensors and clinical measurements and more.
Your research project forms a major part of your degree. It provides you with an excellent opportunity to take part in internationally-leading research within the School of Engineering and Materials Science, using our excellent facilities.
Our MSc in Biomedical Engineering has been accredited by theInstitute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)under license from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.
Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by the Engineering Council in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC). The accredited MSc will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Accredited MSc graduates who also have a BEng (Hons) accredited for CEng will be able to show that they have satisfied the educational base for CEng registration.
It should be noted that graduates from an accredited MSc programme that do not also have an appropriately accredited Honours degree, will not be regarded as having the exemplifying qualifications for professional registration as a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council; and will need to have their qualifications individually assessed through the Individual Case Procedure if they wish to progress to CEng.
Some employers recruit preferentially from accredited degrees, and an accredited degree is likely to be recognised by other countries that are signatories to international accords.
Structure
- Two compulsory modules
- Four elective modules
- Research project
The Biomedical Engineering MSc has undergone structural changes for September 2025 entry and beyond. Core and elective modules have been grouped under four distinct 'pathways', to ensure students can gain the key skills needed for common career paths in bioengineering.Find out more.
Compulsory/Core modules
The module is an intensive research module that spans all three MSc semesters. It draws together the knowledge and skills from the taught component to address a research challenge of significant scope to be undertaken independently, under supervision. It focuses on the technical, project management and communication skills needed to successfully execute academic- and/or industry-oriented research. The project entails to apply research methods to solve original problems of fundamental or applied nature.
This module provides an introduction to applied medical ethics and law related to the development of new products in the field of bioengineering. It provides knowledge of the regulatory mechanisms of approval of products for clinical use in the UK, the EU and the US, risk management and design processes.
The course explores a broad range of biomedical engineering applied to the clinical area of urology. Urological problems effect 80% of people within their lifetime necessitating the use of diagnostic and therapeutic technology. This important area of clinical bioengineering is rarely covered in degree programmes, despite the unmet need for skilled bioengineers in this area. The module covers the basic physiology and biophysics of the urinary tract in health and disease, with particular reference to clinical incontinence, clinical measurement and urodynamics as used by clinical scientists and clinical engineers for diagnostic assessment. It also considers the development and use of current and future medical devices including urinary catheters and implantable stents, artificial urinary sphincters, functional electrical stimulator implants and urological tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The module is supported by external, clinical and industrial experts providing specialist information with the possibility of additional patient perspectives. This module is taught using flipped learning, that enables students to fully engage with the subject matter and learning objectives. This involves interactive face-to-face small group supervisions with the module organiser(s) and external experts. Students gain both subject specific knowledge and transferable, professional practice skills including the ability to explain and discuss bioengineering concepts, to ask appropriate technical questions of experts, to conduct data analysis tasks, to present graphical data, and to review and discuss scientific literature.
Elective modules
This module will provide an understanding of biopotentials and other biological signals, and identify mechanisms and principles by which they can be measured via sensors. It will offer a detailed understanding of the fundamental principals associated with transducers and sensors, and a comprehensive review of the most widely used techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of disease states alongside the problems of sensing in a biological environment.
Deriving insight from data is essential to problem-solving innovation in modern engineering disciplines. To gain this insight, the data needs to be understood and appropriately interpreted. In this module, you will develop tools, systems, and processes to enable the application of artificial intelligence in real-world contexts. You will learn probability theory and the transformation of data from a high- into a low-dimensional space. You will develop statistical thinking in order to design data collection, derive insights from visualising data, obtain supporting evidence for data-based decisions and construct models for predicting future trends from the data. You will learn techniques applied to your discipline for unsupervised and supervised learning and apply them to automating routine engineering tasks, and to apply machine learning approaches to complex and critical systems in a holistic and system-oriented way.
Biomedical imaging refers to the use of various techniques to create detailed images of the body or its individual parts, which can be used to diagnose and guide treatment of a wide range of medical conditions. Biomedical engineers help make sense of the images by developing and advancing image analysis techniques. This module provides an introduction to biomedical imaging, covering the fundamental concepts and techniques used in biomedical imaging, and their applications in diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. It will further disseminate critical parameters to assess image quality, functions for image registration, enhancement, segmentation, and quantification, as well as statistical and machine learning techniques in image analysis. Finally, clinical interpretation skills will be developed.
This module will define and describe nanostructures and nanomaterials. it will include how they are manufactured, appropriate characterisation technologies and a description of their application in a range of fields. In particular the application and challenges in the use of nanotechnology in medicine will be considered, including the regulatory issues to be considered, the use of nanomaterials for drug delivery and the development of lab in a chip technologies.
This module covers embryonic and adult stem cells, applications in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine; Cell technology: experimental methods in human cells and organ culture; Tissue engineering ¿ emerging technologies include tissue scaffold design, biomaterials, use of bioreactors, nanotechnology, engineering nanomaterials, microfluidics; and Tissue engineering from concept to clinical practice: basic research through to clinical application and impact of therapies
The module introduces robotics as an integral part of modern automation, provides an introductory insight into the engineering design and application of robot manipulator systems. It also provides an understanding of kinematics, dynamics and trajectory planning of robotic manipulators, actuators and sensors, principles and roles in robotics. It introduces various aspects of robot modelling and control and problems encountered in robot programming and their remedies.
This hands-on module will guide the students through the process of biomedical device prototyping and manufacturing via various examples of fluidic chips, implantables, and functional tissue replicas which they will design and fabricate in the lab. Students will become familiar and practice the basics of (1) various polymerization modalities; (2) design for manufacturability principles; (3) advanced fabrication techniques, and (4) metrology and characterization methods to analyze the printed devices and implants. By the end of the module, they will be able to apply their understanding of manufacturing process capabilities and constraints to the design and manufacture of a new biomedical device which they will be challenged to develop and prototype for the final project assessment. The lab in conjunction with the complimentary modules will equip the students with the experience and skillsets required to operate in a medical device industry as a product engineer or product R&D researcher.
This module will explore sensing and measuring physical quantities interfaced to computer-based data acquisition and processing tools. As the signals produced are often complex and plentiful, tools to process and analyse them appropriately will be covered. Additionally, both theoretical and practical skills of data acquisition, build and signal processing will be taught. Key software of importance for managing the signals will be introduced and applied to students' fields of interest.
This module introduces students to numerical analysis and computational methods for solving engineering fluid dynamic problems. It enables students to develop skills in programming and using CFD codes using modern computational techniques, including the properties of discretisations and their application to simple model equations. Aspects of modelling turbulence and microscale capillary flow are considered. The students will generate meshes, solve viscous flow problems and perform the analysis of the quality of the simulations.
This module will provide a comprehensive understanding of the concepts related to and underpinning biocompatibility. It will cover topics including proteins and protein adsorption, biomaterial- cell, blood and tissue interactions, Inflammation, wound healing, foreign body response, Toxicity, hypersensitivity and infection. The pre-clinical testing of biomaterials will be considered with respect to chemical exchange and degradation, cell response (proliferation vs differentiation), evaluation of material compatibility, evaluation of device functionality (biomechanics, remodelling/adaptation). The importance of the intelligent design of pre-clinical test regimes and unbiased critical analysis of test data to drive development and new innovation in biomaterials and medical device design will be emphasized through consideration of case study scenarios. Clinical trials and regulatory approval will also be discussed.
This module is concerned with natural biological materials and how design is optimised for appropriate function. It reviews the mechanics of natural tissues and cells and how they relate to structure and composition. The methods by which structures can function effectively within their natural load environment are also covered, in addition to how they may change with age, disease or damage. It brings this together considering the current methods for characterizing and investigating structure-function in tissues.
This module covers the fundamental areas of medical robotics and surgical techniques, introducing various medical robotic systems and their applications. These include surgical robots and robotic devices, prosthetics, assistive and rehabilitative robots and endoscopic robots. An insight into the engineering design, fabrication, control and comprehensive operation will be provided. In addition, a wide range surgical techniques and safety with a focus on equipment for use in surgery will be included. The importance of electrical safety, the regulations governing equipment, the principles of operation of a number of important monitoring devices and some of the major medical equipment used within a surgical environment will be covered.
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
Assessment
- 50% Modules
- 50% Research project
- You will be assessed using a mixture of formal examinations and coursework in your taught modules.
- You will undertake self-directed work in completing your extended research project.
Research project
The research project forms a major component of your degree. You’ll complete this under close supervision.
Past Biomedical Engineering MSc research projects include:
- Development of artificial kidney stones for investigation of lithotripsy
- Development of enzyme based biosensors
- Accelerated wear protocols for understanding clinical wear in modern hip prostheses
—"As a student on this course,you’llexperiencegood qualityacademics,facilitiesand use of technology, in a place that makes you feel like you belong."
Metzli Hernandez Marchena,MSc Biomedical Engineering, 2023
Teaching
You’ll be taught by world-leading academics and engineers, with specialisms in nanostructured biomaterials, mechanobiology, regenerative medicine and more.
Teaching staff members have previously been awarded research funding from the likes of the Wellcome Trust and the European Union, and have been recognised with teaching awards from Times Higher Education and Reimagine Education.
Our academic research feeds into our teaching at all levels, ensuring you share in the latest advancements.
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and laboratory sessions, as well as completing coursework for academic feedback. You will be assigned an Academic Advisor who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your time at Queen Mary.
Where you'll learn
Facilities
Schoolfacilitiesinclude:
- BioFluids laboratory
- Cell and tissue engineering laboratories
- Confocal Laser Scanning and Super Resolution Microscopy Lab
- Human Perrformance Lab
- Queen Mary+Emulate Organs-on-Chips Centre
- Cardiovascular Devices Hub (CVDHub)
- Mechanobiology and BioAFM laboratories
- NanoVision Centre
- Centre for Predictive in vitro Models (CPM)
- CREATE Lab
Explore our facilities using ourvirtual tour.
Campus
Teaching is based at the School of Engineering and Materials Science’s postgraduate facilities, on Queen Mary’s mainMile End campus, one of the largest self-contained residential campuses in the capital.
Researchers within the School also have access to other specialised research facilities elsewhere at Queen Mary, such as Nanoforce,NanoVisionand theBlizard Institute for Cell and Molecular Science.
Our Mile End campus is 15 minutes from Central London by tube, where you will have access to many of the University of London’s other facilities, including the Senate House library.
About the School
School of Engineering and Materials Science
TheSchool of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS)was the first School in the UK to open a materials department and we’ve been at the forefront of international engineering and materialsresearchever since.
The internationally competitive work of our research groups pushes the boundaries of science: we’ve been awarded substantial grants to explore the creation oftechnology to capture energy from sea wavesanddevelop artificial kidneys to avoid animal testing. Our research is evencelebrated on stamps!
You will be taught by our internationally recognised staff and will have access to our outstanding facilities.
In the2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), the School ranked 7th overall in Engineering and 2ndfor the measure of the quality of our research outputs. We are in the top 120 international institutions for engineering (THE World University Rankings, 2022). We are part of both the University of London and theRussell Group.
Career paths
You’ll leave this MSc as a well-qualified graduate, with opportunities for employment in many leading industries, as well as in research.
Graduates from our Biomedical Engineering programmes have gone onto a diverse range of job roles including:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer in Medical Devices
- Biomedical Design Engineer
- Clinical Engineer
- Medical Engineering Technician
- Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Sustainability and Physics Engineer
- Trainee Clinical Scientist
At organisations including:
- NHS
- Buro Happold Engineering
- East Kent Hospitals University
- Imperial College Healthcare Trust
- JEB Technologies
- Oval Medical Technologies
- Stanmore Implants
- ICU Medical
OurIndustrial Liaison Forumgives you a chance to network with our industrial partners and build your professional contacts while at university.
- 96%of Engineering and Materials Science postgraduates are in employment or study 15 months after graduation (GOS, 2019/20)
- 95%of those postgraduates are in highly skilled roles (GOS, 2019/20)
—"My dissertation supervisor was interested in my ideas and dedicated to fostering an inclusive lab... Even after I had finished my degree, he supported my professional growth."
Andy Kempchinsky, Research Technician at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Centre
Biomedical Engineering MSc, 2020
Fees and funding
Full-time study
September 2024 | 1 year
- Home: £12,650
- Overseas: £28,900
EU/EEA/Swiss students
Conditional deposit
Home: Not applicable
Overseas: £2000
Information about 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 theAlumni Loyalty Award
Funding
There are a number of ways you can fund your postgraduate degree.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Postgraduate loans (UK students)
- Country-specificscholarships for international students
Our Advice and Counselling 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
- Advice for international students
Entry requirements
UK
Degree requirements
A good 2:2 or above at undergraduate level in Engineering or a related discipline.
Find out more abouthow to applyfor our postgraduate taught courses.
International
Afghanistan
We normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Master 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
Albania
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 out of 10
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
UK 1st class degree:85 to 95%
UK 2:1 degree:75 to 85%
UK 2:2 degree:70 to 80%
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 assumes1 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 to 70%
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 3.7 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
If you got your degree in an English speaking country or if it was taught in English, and you studied within the last five years, you might not need an English language qualification -find out more.
The minimum English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate degree programmes within the School of Engineering and Material Sciences are:
6.5 overall including 6.0 in Writing, and 5.5 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
92 overall including 21 in Writing, 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening and 20 in Speaking.
71 overall including 65 in Writing, and 59 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
either ISE II with Distinction in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking, or ISE III with Pass in Writing, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
176 overall including 169 in Writing, and 162 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
176 overall including 169 in Writing, and 162 in Reading, Listening and Speaking.
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