Please select your country from the list.
Argentina
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado/Titulo with a final mark of 7.5-8.5 depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Australia
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with second-class upper division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Azerbaijan
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Magistr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum average mark of at least 4 or 81% |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Bahrain
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA 3.0/4.0 (Grade B). |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Bangladesh
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Brazil
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bacharel, Licenciado or professional title with a final mark of at least 7.5 or 8 depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Brunei
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second class upper division or GPA 3.1/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Canada
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA 3.3/4.0 (grade B+). |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Chile
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of 5-5.5/7 depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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China
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of 75%-85% depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Colombia
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with ‘Acreditacion de alta calidad' and a GPA of 3.5. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Cyprus
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree or Ptychion with a final mark of at least 7.5. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Ecuador
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 17/20. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Egypt
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree from a university with an overall grade of 75% |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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France
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licence with mention bien or Maîtrise with final mark of at least 13. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Germany
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree or Magister Artium with a final mark of 2.4 or better. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Ghana
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree from a public university with second-class upper division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Greece
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Ptychion from an AEI with a final mark of at least 7. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Hong Kong
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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India
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of 55-70% depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Indonesia
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree from an 'A' accredited university with GPA 3.0/4.0.
Bachelors degree from a 'B' accredited university with GPA 3.2/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Iran
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with a final mark of at least 15. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Italy
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Diploma di Laurea with an overall mark of at least 105. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Japan
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a minimum C/GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Jordan
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Kazakhstan
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall mark of 4 or better (on a scale of 1-5)/GPA 3,33. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Kenya
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Kuwait
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or B+ |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Lebanon
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA 3.5/4.0 or 14/20. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Malawi
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree, depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Malaysia
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Mexico
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 8/10. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Nepal
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with overall mark of 80% |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Nigeria
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with second-class upper division or CGPA of at least 3.5/5.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Norway
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall grade of B. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Oman
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.3/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Pakistan
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Four-year bachelors degree with overall grade of 65% or Masters with 60% |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Palestine
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with GPA of at least 3.5/4.0 or B+ |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Paraguay
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors with a final mark of at least 7.5/10. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Peru
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of 14/20 depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Philippines
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with 1.5/5.0 (where 1 is the highest) or 3.7/4.0 |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Qatar
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with an overall CPGA of at least 3 (on a scale of 4). |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Russia
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Magistr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum average mark of at least 4. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Saudi Arabia
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA 3.5/5.0 or 3/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Singapore
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division or CAP 4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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South Africa
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (honours) degree with second-class division 1. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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South Korea
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with a CGPA of at least 3.5/4.0 or B+ |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Spain
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licenciado with a final mark of at least 2/4 or 7/10. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Sri Lanka
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors Special degree with upper second honours. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Switzerland
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Licence or Diplôme with 5/6 or 8/10. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Taiwan
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with overall mark of 70%-85% depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Thailand
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 2.8 - 3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Turkey
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Lisans Diplomasi with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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United Arab Emirates
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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USA
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree with CGPA 3.3-3.5/4.0 depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Vietnam
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors degree (with a Graduate Thesis/research component) with CGPA of at least 3.3/4.0 or 7.5/10. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Zambia
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Masters degree with GPA of 2.0/2.5 or equivalent. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Zimbabwe
| Undergraduate degree requirement | Bachelors (Honours) degree with second-class upper division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in chemistry or a related subject area. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Standard level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component).
Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our entry requirements and find out more about IELTS
Alternative English language qualifications
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade B or above.
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
For tests taken before January 2015: grade C or above.
For tests taken after January 2015: 176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency
Pearson (PTE Academic)
62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic)
TOEFL (iBT)
88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT)
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English.
French Baccalaureat
A score of 12 or above in English.
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language (Grade 5 or above in GCSE from 2017).
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language.
German Abitur
A score of 12 or above in English.
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grades A - C in English language
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 1119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-6 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades A1-C6 (1-6) in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirement. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this, we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
English language support
If you don’t meet the English language requirements for your degree, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course
Visas and immigration
Find out how to apply for a student visa
