Entry requirements
Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
The University does not sponsor students to study on part-time programmes in the UK under the Student Visa route. International Applicants must therefore have other valid immigration leave to study on this programme.
Minimum year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBBC including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology at Grade C. Please note SQA Higher PE at Grade B will be accepted in lieu of a Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required).
National 5 C in Maths (excluding Applications of Maths and Functional Skills Maths) (can accept Lifeskills), National 5 C in English & an additional science not studied at Higher including Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
BCCC including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology at Grade C. Please note: SQA Higher PE at Grade B will be accepted in lieu of a Science if studied alongside SQA Higher Maths (Minimum Grade C required).
National 5 C in Maths (excluding Applications of Maths and Functional Skills Maths) (can accept Lifeskills), National 5 C in English & an additional science not studied at Higher including Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies
A Level
BCC including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology or PE.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Single Award Science at Grade C or Double Award Science at Grades CC/4 also required.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry or Physics or Psychology.
Ordinary Level O4 in Maths, English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Single Award Science at Grade C or Double Award Science at Grades CC/4 also required.
BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level
Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.
A Level grade C.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English and one of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Single Award Science at Grade C or Double Award Science at Grades CC/4 also required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science^ at minimum grade 5.
4 points in SL Maths (excluding Maths Studies), SL English and one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
T Level
Grade M
T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English & one Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or Double Award Science at Grades CC also required.
Minimum year 2
SQA Advanced Higher
BBC to include Biology
A Level
BBB to include Biology
HNC
Pass in a related subject* with A in the graded unit.
*Fitness, Health and Exercise, Sports & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science, Applied Biological Science.
Minimum Year 3
HND
Pass in a related subject* with Grades AA at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.
*Fitness, Health and Exercise, Sport & Exercise Science, Applied Sports Science or Applied Biological Science.
Students with an HND in Fitness, Health and Exercise must pass the following units: Mechanics for the Health and Fitness Professional OR Sports Mechanics OR Human Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics in Sport AND Psychology of Sport and Exercise OR Psychology of Exercise OR Psychology of Sports Coaching or Psychology of Sports Performance.
English Language Requirements
If your first language isn't English, you'll normally need to undertake an approved English language test and our minimum English language requirements will apply.
This may not apply if you have completed all your school qualifications in English. Check our country pages to find out if this applies to you.
International students
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Entry requirements by country
Please note that international students are unable to enrol onto the following courses:
- BN Nursing/MSc Nursing (Pre-registration) (Adult, Mental Health, Child, Learning Disabilities)
- BM Midwifery/MM Midwifery
- All Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
See who can apply for more information on Graduate Apprenticeship courses.
Admissions policies
We’re committed to admitting students who have the potential to succeed and benefit from our programmes of study.
Our admissions policies will help you understand our admissions procedures, and how we use the information you provide us in your application to inform the decisions we make.
Undergraduate admissions policies
Postgraduate admissions policies