A 2:2 honours degree (or higher) from a recognised university in a science, earth or environmental science, engineering or maths based subject.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications .
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.
The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1 .
Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
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QS World University Subject Rankings 2026
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