Master of Science by Research (IACE) MSc
University of BedfordshireLuton · IELTS 6.0
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We consider a range of factors when assessing your application for this course, including your previous academic performance (such as GCSEs), your personal statement, your predicted grades and the combination of subjects you study at A level (or equivalent).
A level Typical offer
A*A*A
A*A*A in three A levels including A* in Mathematics and A in Physics
A level Contextual offer
AAA or A*AB
AAA or A*AB in three A levels including A in Mathematics and A in Physics.
A level Alternative offer
A*AA or A*A*B
We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.
International Baccalaureate Typical offer
7, 7, 6 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 7 in either HL Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Contextual offer
6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 at HL
International Baccalaureate Diploma
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Physics and 6 in either HL Mathematics.
Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer
D*DD plus A* at A level
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)
D*DD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) plus grade A* in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your BTEC qualification.
OCR Cambridge Technical Typical offer
D*D*D* plus A* at A level
Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*D*D* in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma plus grade A* in A level Mathematics.
You must be studying A level Mathematics alongside your Cambridge Technical qualification.
Scottish Highers Typical offer
AA in Advanced Highers
AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics and Physics.
Access to HE Diploma Typical offer
42 credits at Distinction
A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Engineering) with at least 42 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 at Merit. This must include 12 credits from Mathematics units (including Calculus) achieved at Distinction and 12 credits from Physics units achieved at Distinction.
GCSE requirements
GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)
GCSE grades are an important part of selection for this course and we typically expect students to have a good number of GCSEs at grade 7-9 or A-A*. Your GCSE grades in Mathematics and Physics are particularly important and we typically expect grade 8-9 in at least one of these subjects.
January 2026
September 2026
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The university sends a conditional or unconditional offer. We follow it until every condition is met.
You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.
The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 42,539 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.
University of BedfordshireLuton · IELTS 6.0
University of BedfordshireLuton · IELTS 6.0
University of BedfordshireLuton · IELTS 6.0
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Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough · IELTS 6.0
University of Greater ManchesterBolton · IELTS 6.0
University of Greater ManchesterBolton · IELTS 6.0
University of Greater ManchesterBolton · IELTS 6.0
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