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STEM CAREERS – THE STEM CAREERS – THE FUTURE?FUTURE?
WHAT IS STEM?WHAT IS STEM?
Choosing a career is one of the most Choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you will ever important decisions you will ever make, for it will have a significant make, for it will have a significant impact on your life!impact on your life!
There are job opportunities across There are job opportunities across all occupations in NI but there is all occupations in NI but there is higher demand in those relating to higher demand in those relating to Science, Technology, Engineering Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM)and Maths (STEM)
STEM SUBJECTSSTEM SUBJECTS ScienceScience Technology & DesignTechnology & Design EngineeringEngineering MathematicsMathematics ICTICT ConstructionConstruction Environmental SciencesEnvironmental Sciences Additional MathematicsAdditional Mathematics Health SciencesHealth Sciences AgricultureAgriculture PsychologyPsychology Food ScienceFood Science ManufacturingManufacturing Business StudiesBusiness Studies EconomicsEconomics AccountsAccounts PsychologyPsychology Home EconomicsHome Economics
Progression Progression Pathways Pathways
for for STEM CareersSTEM Careers
Rural Learning Partnership 2014
Entry RequirementsEntry Requirements The following Entry Requirements The following Entry Requirements
are the minimum recommended and are the minimum recommended and include GCSE English and Maths.include GCSE English and Maths.
Some courses may raise the Some courses may raise the requirements outlined.requirements outlined.
For further enquires ask your Careers For further enquires ask your Careers Teacher or contact the specific Teacher or contact the specific college.college.
Useful Web AddressesUseful Web AddressesNorthern Regional College (NRC)Northern Regional College (NRC)
www.nrc.ac.uk
NorthWest Regional College (NWRC)NorthWest Regional College (NWRC)www.nwrc.ac.uk
Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC)Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC)www.belfastmet.ac.uk
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE)(CAFRE)
www.cafre.ac.uk
IT CoursesIT CoursesCourse / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form
SchoolSchool
Level 2 Level 2 Diploma IT Diploma IT
4 D – E4 D – EGCSEGCSE
4 D – E4 D – EGCSEGCSE
4 D – E4 D – EGCSEGCSE
Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma ITDiploma IT
4 A – C4 A – CGCSEGCSE
4 A – C4 A – CGCSE GCSE
4 A – C4 A – CGCSEGCSE
5 A – C5 A – CGCSEGCSE
Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation
degreedegree
2 A 2 A levellevel
passespasses
2 A 2 A levellevel
passespasses
180 UCAS180 UCASPointsPoints
200 UCAS200 UCASPointsPoints
120 UCAS120 UCASPointsPoints
200 UCAS200 UCASPointsPoints
Engineering Courses - Engineering Courses - Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, ManufacturingMechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing
Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form SchoolSchool
Level 2 Level 2 Diploma Eng Diploma Eng
4 D – E4 D – EGCSEGCSE
4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE
4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE
Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma EngDiploma Eng
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSE GCSE
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE
5 A - C 5 A - C GCSEGCSE
Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation
degreedegree
120 UCAS 120 UCAS Points Points
160 UCAS 160 UCAS Points Points
100 UCAS 100 UCAS PointsPoints
200 UCAS 200 UCAS PointsPoints
100 100 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
160 160 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
NB Most Engineering course require at least 1 technical subject (STEM?) for Level 3 entry or above
Health Care Courses -Health Care Courses -
Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form SchoolSchool
Level 1/ 2 Level 1/ 2 Diploma Diploma
4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE
4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE
4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE
Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A Applied A
levelslevels Diploma Diploma
4 A 4 A –– C C GCSEGCSE
4 A 4 A –– C C GCSE GCSE
4 A 4 A –– C C GCSEGCSE
5 A 5 A –– C C GCSEGCSE
Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation
degreedegree
Level 3 Level 3 Qualification Qualification
Level 3 Level 3 Qualification Qualification
160 160 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
200 200 UCAS UCAS PointsPoints
260 260 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
160 160 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
Sports Studies Courses -Sports Studies Courses - Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form
SchoolSchool
Level 1/ 2 Level 1/ 2 Diploma Diploma
4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE
2 D 2 D –– E E GCSEGCSE
4 D 4 D –– E E GCSEGCSE
Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma Diploma BTECBTEC
4 A 4 A –– C C GCSEGCSE
4 A 4 A –– C C GCSE GCSE
4 A 4 A –– C C GCSEGCSE
5 A 5 A –– C C GCSEGCSE
Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation
degreedegree
140 UCAS 140 UCAS PointsPoints
200 UCAS 200 UCAS PointsPoints
200 UCAS 200 UCAS PointsPoints
180-200 180-200 UCAS UCAS PointsPoints
Science Courses -Science Courses - Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form
SchoolSchool
Level 1/ 2 Level 1/ 2 Diploma Diploma
4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE
2 D – E 2 D – E GCSEGCSE
4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE
Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma Diploma BTECBTEC
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSE GCSE
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE
5 A – C 5 A – C
GCSEGCSE5 A – C 5 A – C GCSEGCSE
(Min BB in (Min BB in D.A D.A SciencScienc
e)e)
Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation
degreedegree
120 120 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
200 200 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
Rural Learning Partnership 2013
Technology, Construction Built Technology, Construction Built Environment Courses -Environment Courses -
Course / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRCAFREE
66thth Form Form SchoolSchool
Level 1/ 2 Level 1/ 2 DiplomaDiploma
4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE
2 D – E 2 D – E GCSEGCSE
4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE
Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels Diploma Diploma BTECBTEC
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSE GCSE
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE
4 A – C 4 A – C
GCSEGCSE5 A – C 5 A – C GCSEGCSE
Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation
degreedegree
100 100 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
100 UCAS 100 UCAS PointsPoints
140 UCAS 140 UCAS PointsPoints
Business /Accounting CoursesBusiness /Accounting CoursesCourse / LevelCourse / Level NRCNRC NWRCNWRC BMCBMC CAFRECAFRE 66thth Form Form
SchoolSchool
Level 2 Level 2 Diploma Diploma
4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE
4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE
4 D – E 4 D – E GCSEGCSE
Level 3 Level 3 A levelA level Applied A levelsApplied A levels DiplomaDiploma
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSE GCSE
4 A – C 4 A – C GCSEGCSE
5 A – C 5 A – C GCSEGCSE
Level 4 / 5Level 4 / 5 HNCHNC HNDHND Foundation Foundation
degreedegree
120 UCAS 120 UCAS PointsPoints
100 100 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
200 200 UCAS UCAS
PointsPoints
Further Education Courses at Further Education Courses at CAFRECAFREFurther Education Course GCSE’s Required
Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Agriculture 3 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 4 GCSE’s Grade D
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Agriculture 5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Land Based Technology 3 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science
Level 3 BTEC Diploma/Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology
5 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science
Level 3 National Diploma in Food Technology 4 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science
Level 3 National Diploma in Food, Nutrition and Health
5 GCSE’s including English, Maths and Science
Level 2 City and Guilds Diploma in Horticulture 2 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D
Level 3 City and Guilds Extended Diploma in Horticulture
4 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths
Level 3 City and Guilds Subsidiary Diploma in Horticulture (Amenity Horticulture)
4 GCSE’s Grade C including English and Maths
Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants 2 GCSE’s Grade C, or 3 GCSE’s Grade D
Level 3 City and Guilds Diploma in Veterinary Nursing
5 GCSE’s Grade C including English, Maths and Science
Higher Education Courses at Higher Education Courses at CAFRECAFRE Higher Education Course A Levels Required
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
100 UCAS points (DD), including a Science at A Level
BSc Hons in Agriculture Technology 3 A Levels Grade B’s including Biology or Chemistry,
with GCSE DA Science
BSc (Hons) in Food Technology 240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level
BSc (Hons) Food Design and Nutrition 240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in HE or a Science subject at A Level
BSc (Hons) Food Management and Marketing 240 UCAS points (CCC), including B in Business Studies,
HE or Science subject at A Level
Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition and Health 100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a
Science at A Level
Foundation Degree in Food Manufacturing 100 UCAS points (DD), including a Grade D in HE or a
Science at A Level
Foundation Degree in Horticulture 100 UCAS points (DD)
Alternative Pathways to Alternative Pathways to Higher Education Higher Education
CoursesCourses
Rural Learning Partnership Rural Learning Partnership 2013/142013/14
Careers in EngineeringCareers in Engineering
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and 2 Science related subjects
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
Foundation Degree in Engineering
CCD in A Levels
B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses
BBB in A Levels
3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject
HNC / HND in EngineeringDDD in A Levels
B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses
BBB in A Levels
HNC / HND in EngineeringDDD in A Levels
3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject
B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses
BBB in A Levels
HNC / HND in EngineeringDDD in A Levels
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and 2 Science related subjects
3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject
B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses
BBB in A Levels
HNC / HND in EngineeringDDD in A Levels
Foundation Degree in Engineering
CCD in A Levels
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and 2 Science related subjects
3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject
B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses
BBB in A Levels
HNC / HND in EngineeringDDD in A Levels
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
Foundation Degree in Engineering
CCD in A Levels
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and 2 Science related subjects
3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject
B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses
BBB in A Levels
HNC / HND in EngineeringDDD in A Levels
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering
Foundation Degree in Engineering
CCD in A Levels
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and 2 Science related subjects
3 A levels preferably Maths and 1 Science subject
B.Sc Degree in various Engineering courses
BBB in A Levels
HNC / HND in EngineeringDDD in A Levels
Careers in Health & Social Careers in Health & Social CareCare
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and a Science subjectLevel 1
4 GCSE’s D-G
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
CDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Health SciencesSocial Sciences
Nursing / Midwifery
3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care
DDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Health SciencesSocial Sciences
Nursing / Midwifery
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care
DDD in 3 A Levels
Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
CDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Health SciencesSocial Sciences
Nursing / Midwifery
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care
DDD in 3 A Levels
3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects
Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
CDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Health SciencesSocial Sciences
Nursing / Midwifery
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care
DDD in 3 A Levels
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects
Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
CDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Health SciencesSocial Sciences
Nursing / Midwifery
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care
DDD in 3 A Levels
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects
Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
CDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Health SciencesSocial Sciences
Nursing / Midwifery
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care
DDD in 3 A Levels
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and a Science subjectLevel 1
4 GCSE’s D-G
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
3 A levels preferably with 1 or 2 Science subjects
Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care
CDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Health SciencesSocial Sciences
Nursing / Midwifery
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care
DDD in 3 A Levels
Careers in Child CareCareers in Child Care
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and a Science subject
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
or Childcare
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare
Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare
CDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social
Work, Nursing, Psychology
3 A levels
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare
DDD in 3 A Levels
Employment asNanny, Classroom Assistant,
Health Worker
Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social
Work, Nursing, Psychology
Employment asNanny, Classroom Assistant,
Health Worker
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare
DDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social
Work, Nursing, Psychology
Employment asNanny, Classroom Assistant,
Health Worker
Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare
CDD in 3 A Levels
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare
DDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social
Work, Nursing, Psychology
Employment asNanny, Classroom Assistant,
Health Worker
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
or Childcare
Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare
CDD in 3 A Levels
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare
DDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social
Work, Nursing, Psychology
Employment asNanny, Classroom Assistant,
Health Worker
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
or Childcare
Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare
CDD in 3 A Levels
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare
DDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social
Work, Nursing, Psychology
Employment asNanny, Classroom Assistant,
Health Worker
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
or Childcare
Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare
CDD in 3 A Levels
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare
DDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social
Work, Nursing, Psychology
Employment asNanny, Classroom Assistant,
Health Worker
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and a Science subject
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
or Childcare
Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare
CDD in 3 A Levels
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare
DDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social
Work, Nursing, Psychology
Employment asNanny, Classroom Assistant,
Health Worker
3 A levels
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and a Science subject
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care / Childcare
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care
or Childcare
Foundation Degree in H & S.C / Childcare
CDD in 3 A Levels
HNC / HND in Health & Social Care / Childcare
DDD in 3 A Levels
Degrees in Teaching, Special Needs, Social
Work, Nursing, Psychology
Employment asNanny, Classroom Assistant,
Health Worker
Careers in BusinessCareers in Business
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and Science
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
Level 2 BTEC Diploma
Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5
3 A levels 120 Points
Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD in 3 A Levels
Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5
Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional)
Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6
Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7
Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5
Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional)
Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6
Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7
Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5
Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5
Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional)
Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6
Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7
Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5
Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5
Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional)
Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6
Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5
Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5
Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional)
Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6
Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7
3 A levels 120 Points Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5
Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5
Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional)
Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6
Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and Science
3 A levels 120 Points Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5
Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5
Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional)
Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6
Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7
Level 2 BTEC Diploma
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with Maths,
English and Science
3 A levels 120 Points Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Business
Level 4/5 BTEC Higher National Certificate/ Diploma in BusinessCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 5 Accounting Technicians Ireland (Professional) Level 5 Institute of Leadership and Management (Professional) Level 5
Foundation degree in Leadership and Management Level 5
Foundation degree in Retailing (Professional)
Hons Degree in Business (Academic) Level 6Related Hons Degree (Academic) Level 6
Chartered Management Institute (Professional) Level 7
Careers in ITCareers in IT
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and
Maths
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT
Level 2 Diploma in IT
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and
Maths
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
Level 2 Diploma in IT
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and
Maths
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT
Level 2 Diploma in IT
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and
Maths
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT
HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT
HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and
Maths
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT
HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
Level 2 Diploma in IT
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and
Maths
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT
HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and
Maths
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
Level 2 Diploma in IT
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and
Maths
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT
HND in ComputingCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 2 Diploma in IT
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English and
Maths
3 A levels BBB including Maths and ICT
B.Sc Degree inComputing,
Business Computing,e-Media, Website Design
Foundation Degree in Computing
CDD in A Levels
Careers in ScienceCareers in Science
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English,
Maths & Science
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Science
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Science
B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science
Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery
Food ScienceBiomedical Science
MicrobiologyPharmacy
PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy
3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or
Physics
HND in ScienceCDD in 3 A Levels
B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science
Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery
Food ScienceBiomedical Science
MicrobiologyPharmacy
PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy
3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or
Physics Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Science
B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science
Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery
Food ScienceBiomedical Science
MicrobiologyPharmacy
PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy
3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or
Physics
HND in ScienceCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Science
B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science
Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery
Food ScienceBiomedical Science
MicrobiologyPharmacy
PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy
3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or
Physics
Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Science
HND in ScienceCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Science
B.Sc Degree inEnvironmental Science
Pure ScienceNursing/Midwifery
Food ScienceBiomedical Science
MicrobiologyPharmacy
PhysiotherapyOccupational Therapy
3 A levels ABB including Maths, Biology, Chemistry or
Physics
Careers in SportCareers in Sport
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
& Science
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport
Level 2 Diploma in Sport
Foundation Degree in Sport
B.Sc Degreein
Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise
Sports Studies
3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths
HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels
B.Sc Degreein
Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise
Sports Studies
3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths
HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
& Science
B.Sc Degreein
Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise
Sports Studies
3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths
HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
& Science
B.Sc Degreein
Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise
Sports Studies
3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths
HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 2 Diploma in Sport
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
& Science
B.Sc Degreein
Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise
Sports Studies
3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths
HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport
Level 2 Diploma in Sport
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
& Science
B.Sc Degreein
Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise
Sports Studies
3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths
HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels
Foundation Degree in Sport
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport
Level 2 Diploma in Sport
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 24 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
& Science
B.Sc Degreein
Nutrition and DieteticsSports and Exercise
Sports Studies
3 A levels AAB including Science or Maths
HND in SportCDD in 3 A Levels
Careers in Food Careers in Food TechnologyTechnology
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
& Science
Level 3 National Diploma in Food
Technology
Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing
B.Sc DegreeFood Technology
Food Design and Nutrition
3 A levels AAB including Science or HE
Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing
B.Sc DegreeFood Technology
Food Design and Nutrition
Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing
B.Sc DegreeFood Technology
Food Design and Nutrition
Level 3 National Diploma in Food
Technology
Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing
B.Sc DegreeFood Technology
Food Design and Nutrition
3 A levels AAB including Science or HE
Level 3 National Diploma in Food
Technology
Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing
B.Sc DegreeFood Technology
Food Design and Nutrition
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
& Science
3 A levels AAB including Science or HE
Level 3 National Diploma in Food
Technology
Foundation Degree in Food Nutrition/ Manufacturing
B.Sc DegreeFood Technology
Food Design and Nutrition
Careers in Agriculture/Careers in Agriculture/Land Based ManagementLand Based Management
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
and DA Science
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Agriculture/Land Based Technology
Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
3 A levels BBB including Biology or
Chemistry
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Agriculture/Land Based Technology
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Agriculture/Land Based Technology
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Agriculture/Land Based Technology
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
and DA Science
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Agriculture/Land Based Technology
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
3 A levels BBB including Biology or
Chemistry
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
and DA Science
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Agriculture/Land Based Technology
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
3 A levels BBB including Biology or
Chemistry
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
and DA Science
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
3 A levels BBB including Biology or
Chemistry
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
and DA Science
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
3 A levels BBB including Biology or
Chemistry
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
and DA Science
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Agriculture/Land Based Technology
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
3 A levels BBB including Biology or
Chemistry
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
and DA Science
Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Agriculture/Land Based Technology
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
3 A levels BBB including Biology or
Chemistry
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
and DA Science
Level 14 GCSE’s D-G
Level 2 Diploma in Agriculture
3 A-C GCSE4 A-D GCSE
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in
Agriculture/Land Based Technology
B.Sc Degreein
Agriculture and Rural Studies
Foundation Degree in Agriculture and Rural Studies
3 A levels BBB including Biology or
Chemistry
Level 25 GCSE’s A-C with English, Maths
and DA Science
Entry requirements for Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursesSTEM Degree courses
Rural Learning Partnership Rural Learning Partnership 20142014
Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescourses
Course GCSE Requirements(All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C)
Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
Accounting Minimum B in Maths AAA/AAB AAA/AAB
Actuarial Science
5 or more A grades for QUBMinimum B in Maths.
AAA including Maths
Agriculture Technology
CC - DA Science BBB including one Science subject (Biology or Chemistry preferred)
Architecture CC – DA ScienceQUB-Art desirable UU-Art Essential
ABB - Maths and Science desirable
UU- BBB including Art and a Science.BTEC - DDM
Banking and Finance
CCC
Biological ScienceBiology Human
CC - DA ScienceCC - DA Science
BBB including one Science subject (Biology preferred)ABB in two Science subjects (A in Biology)
BCC in Science subject (Biology or Chemistry preferred)BTEC - DMM
Biomedical Engineering
B – MathsBB – DA Science
BBC –including one STEM subject.BTEC – DMM
Biochemistry CC – DA Science BBB including Chemistry and one Science subject
Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescourses
Course GCSE Requirements(All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C)
Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
Biomedical Science
GCSE passes in DA Science and Maths
ABB including Biology and Chemistry
BBB including two science subjectsBTEC – DDM
Business Studies
QUB – B in Maths ABB AAB – BBB
Chemistry CC – DA Science BBB including Chemistry and one other Science subject
Civil Engineering (B.Eng)
B – MathsBB – DA Science
BBB – including Maths and one Science subjectBTEC – DDM
CCC- including one STEM subjectBTEC – MMM
Civil Engineering (M.Eng)
CC – DA Science AAB including Maths and a Science subject (Physics preferred)BTEC – DDD
BCC- including Maths and one STEM subjectBTEC – DMM
Clinical Physiology
BB – DA Science ABB-BBC including one STEM subjectBTEC – DDM/DMM
Computer Science
BBB including one Science subject or ICTBTEC – DDM
BBB/BBC – all subjects consideredBTEC – DDM/DMM
Construction, Engineering and Management
BB – DA Science BBB – including two STEM subjectsBTEC accepted
Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescourses
Course GCSE Requirements(All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C)
Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
Criminology and Criminal Justice
ABBBTEC – DDM
Dentistry DA Science AAA plus A at AS level including Chemistry and one other Science (Biology needed to AS level)
Dietetics CC – DA Science BBB including two Science subjects (Chemistry preferred)
Economics QUB – A in Maths ABB BCCBTEC - DMM
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
CC - DA Science or Technology
BBB including Maths and one STEM subject (Physics preferred)
BBC including one STEM subject
Environmental Biology
CC - DA Science BBB including Biology
Environmental Health/Science
CC - DA Science BBB including one Science subjectBTEC - DDM
Finance B - Maths ABB BBB
Food and Nutrition
CC – DA Science BBB including Biology or one other Science subject (Chemistry preferred)
CCC including one Science subjectBTEC - MMM
Health and Social Care
BBCBTEC - DMM
Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescourses
Course GCSE Requirements(All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C)
Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
Information and Communications Technologies
BBC – all subjects consideredBTEC – DDD/DDM
Marine ScienceMarine Biology
CC - DA Science BBB including Biology CCD including two Science subjectsBTEC - MMM
Mathematical Studies
A - Maths ABB including A in Maths
Medicine Very high GCSE profile (9 - A*)
AAA plus A at AS level including Chemistry and one Science subject (Biology preferred)
Microbiology BBB including Biology and Chemistry
Midwifery 5C – GCSE’sCC - DA Science
BC/CCD including BiologyBB/CCC for all other A levelsBTEC - DMM
Nursing 5C – GCSE’sCC - DA Science
BC/CCD including BiologyBB/CCC for all other A levelsBTEC - DMM
BBCBTEC - DMM
Occupational Therapy
BBBBTEC - DMM
Optometry CC – DA Science ABB including two Science subjects
Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescoursesCourse GCSE Requirements
(All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C)
Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
Pharmacy CC – DA Science AAB including Chemistry and one other Science subject (Biology AS preferred)
AAB including Chemistry and one other Science subject (Biology preferred)BTEC - DDD
Physics CC – DA Science BBB including Maths and Physics
Physiotherapy CC - DA Science BBB including one Science subjectBTEC - DDM
Podiatry CC - DA Science BBB including one Science subjectBTEC - DDM
Quantity Surveying
ABB all subjects considered
Psychology ABB BBB/BBCBTEC - DMM
Radiography BB – DA Science BBB including one Science subject
Speech and Language Therapy
CC – DA Science BBB including English and one Science subjectBTEC - DDM
Sports and Exercise
CC – DA Science AAB including one Science subject or PE
Entry requirements for STEM Degree Entry requirements for STEM Degree coursescoursesCourse GCSE Requirements
(All degree courses require GCSE English and Maths grade C)
Queens University, Belfast A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
University of Ulster A Level or BTEC National/ Extended Diploma Requirements
Teaching ( Maths with Science)
CC – DA ScienceGood GCSE profile
St. Mary’s University College, BelfastABB including Maths and one Science
Technology with Design
BBC including one STEM subjectBTEC - DMM
Veterinary High GCSE Profile University of GlasgowAAA including Chemistry, Biology and a third academic subject (preferred Science)
Zoology CC – DA Science BBB including Biology
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