A level BCC preferably including STEM subject/science A-level STEM subjects include Geology, Geography, Economics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Technology/Science, Physical Education, Single Award Science, ICT, Nutrition and Food Science, Software Systems Development, Single Award Life & Health Sciences. Applied Science Double Award also acceptable. Provided the above subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades. Applied General Qualifications Applied General Qualifications QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (inc. course if appropriate) / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma (inc. course if appropriate) (2012 Suite) Award profile of DDM Irish Leaving Certificate 104 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher Level or minimum of O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. International Baccalaureate Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points to include 12 at higher level to include Grade 4 or above in Higher or Subsidiary level English Language and Mathematics. Access to Higher Education (HE) Pass Access course with overall mark of 60 including 60 in all level 3 modules. To include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics. Access to HE Diploma (GB) to include 12 Distinctions, 30 Merits and 3 Passes. GCSE You must satisfy the General Entrance requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold GCSE passes in English Language and Mathematics at Grade C (Grade 4) or above.