Part of: Medicine
This programme for clinicians and senior nurses working in Intensive Care Medicine is intended to provide course participants with the skills to advance their knowledge in the speciality and obtain a higher degree through distance learning mode of study. It will provide a theoretical basis for gaining competence in the general aspects of managing the critically ill or injured patient. The student will also develop and demonstrate competence in the production of critical reviews and theoretical research activities.
The modular nature of the programme is designed to fit in with your needs if you are in full-time employment.
The programme is designed to ensure that course participants acquire the theoretical understanding and skills to advance and promote knowledge in the specialty and develop their leadership skills. Accordingly, students will be carefully selected to ensure that they are able to meet the high academic standards required to successfully complete the course. This MSc programme provides the opportunity for the attendees to obtain a higher degree while in full time employment.
For the delivery of this distance learning programme-, students have comprehensive study materials provided online and will have access to the appropriate software to view lectures and teaching material through the internet. With the recent infrastructure investment by QMUL, the new learning technologies (e.g. QMPlus, Echo360) will allow them to discuss and exchange ideas, share knowledge, and review the lecture sessions in their own time and at their own pace.
Modules:
Module 1: Pathophysiological basis of critical illness
Module 2: Supportive care for failing organ function
Module 3: Care of the unconscious patient
Module 4: Neurocritical Care and Trauma management
Module 5: Decision making, communication and ethics
Module 6: Research and Audit methodology
Module 7: Special Patient Groups
Module 8: Multidisciplinary team in critical care
Module 9: Dissertation
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In this module, the students will learn about normal cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, liver, haematological and immune physiology and function. This is followed by pathophysiological processes in these system that result from critical illness. Students will learn about body's response to common insults such as infection, trauma and surgery and how the immune system and cellular processes manage this in an adaptive and at times maladaptive ways. The concepts of shock, cellular dysoxia and genetic factors will also be discussed.
In this module, students will become familiar with support of the cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, liver and haematological systems. The principles of management for each of the systems, including fluid resuscitation, inotropes, vasopressors, mechanical support of heart and lungs as well as extracorporeal techniques will be discussed. They will understand principles of renal and liver support, as well as becoming familiar with dialysis and haemofiltration. This will be coupled with general considerations in managing critically ill patients, such as nutrition and metabolic support.
In this module the students will learn about the (patho)physiology of consciousness, it's assessment and management. This will encompass the initial emergency management as well as the ongoing care to include Airway, Breathing and Circulation. The student will learn the details of physiological monitoring and management of cardiorespiratory, metabolic, endocrine, renal and neurological systems. They will develop an understanding of the importance of good nursing care, physiotherapy, speech and language and occupational therapy.
The module will cover clinical outcomes and quality of life following critical illness, psychological effects of critical illness, costs and resource utilization, scoring systems in critical care, and the practice of critical care and the law (UK). Module will also focus on decision making around withholding/withdrawing life sustaining treatment, end of life care, brain stem death, and organ donation. Students will learn the science of decision making, as well as communication skills with colleagues, patients and relatives, and breaking bad news.
This module will provide the students with detailed knowledge about research methodology. Students will learn the differences between research, audit and quality improvement. They will learn about: - Research legislation, ethics and governance; - Study design, from observational to randomised controlled studies, and translational research; - Introduction to statistics and it's appropriate use; - How to present and publish data; - How to read a paper and review the literature. And finally, how to implement research/evidence based medicine and standards of care.
This module will describe the anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of a varied group of patients requiring specialist considerations during their critical illness. The module will cover managing patients with chronic renal disease, endocrine, and neurological problems. It will also cover special considerations in patients with burns, obstertrics, old-age, high risk surgical and immunocompromise (cancer and HIV), as well as those requiring cardiothoracic surgery, cadriac bypass (including ECMO), and long-term respiratory support.
In this module, the students will learn about approach to the early care of the multiply injured patient, including haemodynamic resuscitation, management of severe chest, abdominal pelvic and long bone injuries. The module will then focus on anatomy and physiology of the central nervous system and the effect of diseases and injury on it. The students will learn about management of traumatic brain and spinal cord injury as well as cerebrovascular events, CNS infections, and other neurological conditions resulting in admission to critical care.
This module will allow students to develop specialist knowledge and insight on a topic of their choice, related to Critical Care Medicine. Students may choose to organise their dissertation in the form of a narrative review, systematic review, guideline development, research project, audit, or quality assurance project. Students will develop the ability to synthesise and analyse information and data, to breakdown complex issues, and to compare and contrast alternative viewpoints. This will allow an appraisal and judgement of the direction of the field informed by latest developments and opinion. Students will be supported by regular online supervisory contact with a tutor with expertise in their field of research interest. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing the students' ability to disseminate knowledge at a professional level, with a view toward publication.
This module will cover important aspects of ICU organisation, from staffing to equipment and information technology to continuous audit and quality control. It will also discuss major incident planning and management, as well as aspects of toxicology and environmental hazards (including biological threats and terrorism). It will end with microbiology and infection control as applied to critical care, with special focus on development of microbial resistance emerging throughout the world.
You will complete a critical dissertation of approximately 15,000 words.
The programme will be delivered online through the Queen Mary virtual learning environment, QMplus and video platform Echo360. You will be able to follow each lecture online via audio recordings and slide/whiteboard content. You are encouraged to interact with teaching staff and other students in online discussion forums, join group activities and be a part of the student community.
Your learning will include:
You will have an Academic Adviser who will guide you in both academic and pastoral matters throughout your studies.
The William Harvey Research Institute (WHRI) places a high value upon training the next generation of researchers. We are part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London, which is ranked joint seventh in the UK for the quality of our research (REF 2021).
Our primary research focus and excellence lies in our cardiovascular, inflammation and endocrine research themes. In addition, we achieve international excellence in critical care and perioperative medicine research. We aim to combine talents from different disciplines such as genomics, cell biology, and pharmacology, with translational bench-to-patient studies and large-scale clinical trials.
We are currently the largest pharmacological research institute in the UK University sector, and one of the largest in Europe. The Centre employs 530 clinicians and scientists from 45 countries.
With an aging population, the demand for qualified professionals in the field is increasing. There is a growing need for trainee doctors, specialist nurses and allied health professionals to deliver safe and effective patient care. This online learning programme, aimed at clinicians and senior nurses working in Intensive Care Medicine, will give you the skills to advance your knowledge in the field.
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This programme is aimed at doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Postgraduate experience of critical care medicine is essential.
Find out more about how to apply for our postgraduate taught courses.
AfghanistanWe 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
AlbaniaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10 UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
AlgeriaWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
AngolaWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 15 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 13 out of 20
ArgentinaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10
ArmeniaWe 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 100UK 2:1 degree: 75 out of 100UK 2:2 degree: 61 out of 100
AustraliaWe 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
AustriaWe 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 5.0UK 2:1 degree: 2.5 out of 5.0UK 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.
AzerbaijanWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or GPA 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or GPA 3.5 out of 5
BahamasWe 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 HonoursUK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class HonoursUK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours
BahrainWe 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 100UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or 80 out of 100UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.3 out of 4.0; or 74 out of 100
BangladeshWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 to 3.3 out of 4.0UK 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.
BarbadosWe 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.
BelarusWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 7 out of 10; or 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 5 out of 10; or 3.5 out of 5
BelgiumWe 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
BelizeWe 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
BeninWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
BoliviaWe 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 HerzegovinaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7.5 out of 10
BotswanaWe 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%
BrazilWe 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.
BruneiWe 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
BulgariaWe 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 6.0UK 2:1 degree: 4.75 out of 6.0UK 2:2 degree: 4.0 out of 6.0
BurundiWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or 12 out of 20
CambodiaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 70%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or GPA 2.35 out of 4.0
CameroonWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
CanadaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
ChileWe 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 7UK 2:1 degree: 5.5 out of 7UK 2:2 degree: 5 out of 7
ChinaWe 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.
ColombiaWe 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 5.00UK 2:1 degree: 4.00 out of 5.00UK 2:2 degree: 3.50 out of 5.00
Congo, Dem. Rep. ofWe 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. ofWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
Costa RicaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7.5 out of 10
CroatiaWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3 out of 5
CubaWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
CyprusWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 6.0 out of 10; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
Czech RepublicWe 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 4UK 2:1 degree: 1.5 out of 4UK 2:2 degree: 2.5 out of 4
The above relates to grading scale where 1 is the highest and 4 is the lowest.
DenmarkWe 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 RepublicWe 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: 95/100UK 2:1 degree: 85/100UK 2:2 degree: 78/100
EcuadorWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or 8/10; or 18/20; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or 7/10; or 14/20; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
EgyptWe 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 4UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4UK 2:2 degree: 65%; or GPA 2.5 out of 4
El SalvadorWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10
EritreaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
EstoniaWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 3.5 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 2 out of 5
The above grades assumes that 1 is the pass mark.
EswatiniWe 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%
EthiopiaWe 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 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
FijiWe 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
FinlandWe 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 3UK 2:1 degree: 3.5 out of 5; or 2 out of 3UK 2:2 degree: 2.5 out of 5; or 1.4 out of 3
FranceWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 12 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 11 out of 20
GambiaWe 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 4.3UK 2:1 degree: 67%; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or GPA 2.7 out of 4.3
GeorgiaWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 81 out of 100; or 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 71 out of 100; or 3.5 out of 5
GermanyWe 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 5.0UK 2:1 degree: 2.5 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5.0
GhanaWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution. UK 1st class degree: First ClassUK 2:1 degree: Second Class (Upper Division)UK 2:2 degree: Second Class (Lower Division)
GreeceWe 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.
GrenadaWe 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 HonoursUK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class Honours UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours
GuatemalaWe 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.
GuineaWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
GuyanaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
HondurasWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or 4.0 out of 5; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or 3.5 out of 5; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
Hong KongWe normally consider the following qualifications for entry to our postgraduate taught programmes: Bachelor Honours Degree from selected institutions.UK 1st class degree: First Class HonoursUK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class HonoursUK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours
HungaryWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5 UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
IcelandWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 7.25 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10
IndiaWe 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%
For India, offers may be made on the GPA scale.
We do not consider the Bachelor of Vocation (B. Voc.) for Masters entry.
IndonesiaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 to 3.2 out of 4.0UK 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.
IranWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 15 to 16 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 13.5 to 14 out of 20
IraqWe 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 100UK 2:1 degree: 75 out of 100UK 2:2 degree: 60 out of 100
IrelandWe 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 HonoursUK 2:1 degree: Second Class Honours Grade IUK 2:2 degree: Second Class Honours Grade II
IsraelWe 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%
ItalyWe 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 110UK 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
JamaicaWe 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 UWIUK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the UWIUK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the UWI
JapanWe 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 4.00UK 2:1 degree: A overall* or B overall**; or 80%; or GPA 3.00 out of 4.00UK 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)
JordanWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 75%; or GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70%; or GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0
KazakhstanWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 3.33 out of 4.0/4.33; or 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 2.67 out of 4.0/4.33; or 3.5 out of 5
KenyaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: Second Class Honours Upper Division; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: Second Class Honours Lower Division; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
KosovoWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7.5 out of 10
KuwaitWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.67 out of 4.0
KyrgyzstanWe 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 4UK 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
LaosWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
LatviaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 7.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 10
LebanonWe 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)
LesothoWe 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%
LiberiaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
LibyaWe 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
LiechtensteinWe 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 6.0UK 2:1 degree: 5.0 out of 6.0UK 2:2 degree: 4.4 out of 6.0
LithuaniaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
LuxembourgWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
MacauWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
MacedoniaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
MadagascarWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
MalawiWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 70% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 60% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
MalaysiaWe 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 CGPAUK 2:1 degree: Class 2 division 1; or 3.0 out of 4.0 CGPAUK 2:2 degree: Class 2 division 2; or 2.6 out of 4.0 CGPA
MaldivesWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
MaltaWe 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 IUK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class Honours; or Category IIAUK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours; or Category IIB
MauritiusWe 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.
MexicoWe 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 10UK 2:2 degree: 7.0 to 7.5 out of 10
Offer conditions will vary depending on the grading scale your institution uses.
MoldovaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6.5 out of 10
MonacoWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
MongoliaWe 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 AUK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0; or 80%; or grade BUK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.8 out of 4.0; or 70%; or grade C
MontenegroWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.5 out of 10 UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
MoroccoWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 13 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 11 out of 20
MozambiqueWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
MyanmarWe 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 5.0UK 2:1 degree: 70% or GPA of 4.0 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: 60% or GPA of 3.5 out of 5.0
NamibiaWe 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%
NepalWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 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.
NetherlandsWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 7 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 10
New ZealandWe 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
NigeriaWe 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 7.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.50 out of 5.00; or GPA 4.6 out of 7.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.80 out of 5.00; or GPA 3.0 out of 7.0
NorwayWe 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
OmanWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
PakistanWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 2.6 to 3.6 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.0 to 3.0 out of 4.0
Palestine, State ofWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70% or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
PanamaWe 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 GuineaWe 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 AUK 2:2 degree: Class II, division B
ParaguayWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 4 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out fo 5
PeruWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
PhilippinesWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 3.0 out of 4.0; or 86%; or 1.75 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 2.5 out of 4.0; or 80%; or 2.5 out of 5
The above 'out of 5' scale assumes 1 is highest mark and 3 is the pass mark.
PolandWe 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.
PortugalWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 14 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 12 out of 20
Puerto RicoWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 80/100 or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 70/100 or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
QatarWe 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 5.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or GPA 3.6 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or GPA 2.8 out of 5.0
RomaniaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8.0 out of 10 UK 2:2 degree: 7.0 out of 10
RussiaWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
RwandaWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 70%; or 15 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 60%; or 13 out of 20
Saudi ArabiaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.75 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
SenegalWe 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: 16/20UK 2:1 degree: 14/20UK 2:2 degree: 12/20
SerbiaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
Sierra LeoneWe 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 4UK 2:1 degree: Upper Second Class honours; or GPA 4 out of 5; or GPA 3.25 out of 4UK 2:2 degree: Lower Second Class Honours; or GPA 3.4 out of 5; or GPA 2.75 out of 4
SingaporeWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.8 out of 5.0; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.3 out of 5.0; or GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
SlovakiaWe 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)
SloveniaWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 7 out of 10
SomaliaBachelor 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 AfricaWe 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 KoreaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.5 out of 4.5; or GPA 3.3 out of 4.3; or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0UK 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
SpainWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 7.0 out of 10; or 2.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 6.0 out of 10; or 1.5 out of 4.0
Sri LankaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
SudanWe 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%
SwedenWe 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 overallUK 2:1 degree: Overall B grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 50% of credits graded at VG overallUK 2:2 degree: Overall C grade (180 ECTS minimum overall); or at least 20% of credits graded at VG overall.
SwitzerlandWe 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 10UK 2:1 degree: 5 out of 6; or 8 out of 10UK 2:2 degree: 4.25 out of 6; or 7 out of 10
SyriaWe 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%
TaiwanWe 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%
TajikistanWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
TanzaniaWe 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 5.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.5 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.7 out of 5.0
ThailandWe 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 4.00UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.00 to 3.20 out of 4.00UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.40 to 2.60 out of 4.00
Trinidad and TobagoWe 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 IndiesUK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0; or Upper Second Class Honours from the University of West IndiesUK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.4 out of 4.0; or Lower Second Class Honours from the University of West Indies
TunisiaWe 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 20UK 2:1 degree: 13 out of 20UK 2:2 degree: 11 out of 20
TurkeyWe 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 4.00UK 2:1 degree: GPA 2.80 to 3.00 out of 4.00UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.30 to 2.50 out of 4.00
Turkish Republic of Northern CyprusWe 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 4.00UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.00 out of 4.00UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.50 out of 4.00
TurkmenistanWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 3.5 out of 5
Turks and Caicos IslandsWe 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%
UgandaWe 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 5.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 4.0 out of 5.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 5.0
UkraineWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 8 out of 12; or 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 6 out of 12; or 3.5 out of 5
United Arab EmiratesWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
United States of AmericaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: GPA 3.2 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: GPA 2.5 out of 4.0
UruguayWe 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 12UK 2:1 degree: 7 to 9 out of 12UK 2:2 degree: 6 to 7 out of 12
UzbekistanWe 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 5UK 2:1 degree: 80%; or 4.0 out of 5UK 2:2 degree: 71%; or 3.5 out of 5
VenezuelaWe 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.
VietnamWe 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 4UK 2:1 degree: 7.0 out of 10; or GPA 3.0 out of 4UK 2:2 degree: 5.7 out of 10; or GPA 2.4 out of 4
YemenWe 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.
ZambiaWe 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 4.0UK 2:1 degree: 65%; or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0UK 2:2 degree: 55%; or GPA 2.4 out of 4.0
ZimbabweWe 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%
The English language requirements for our programmes are indicated by English bands, and therefore the specific test and score acceptable is based on the band assigned to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administered. Note that for some academic departments there are programmes with non-standard English language requirements.
The English Language requirements for entry to postgraduate taught and research programmes in the William Harvey Research Institute falls within the following English band:
Band 4: IELTS (Academic) minimum score 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each of Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking
Please note, there are some postgraduate programmes with non-standard English language requirements in this School.
We accept a range of English tests and qualifications categorised in our English bands for you to demonstrate your level of English Language proficiency. See all accepted English tests that we deem equivalent to these IELTS scores.
Find out how to apply for a student visa.