Non-Standard English Language Requirements for International Students:2017 Entry (courses at NQF6 and above)
Faculty: Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PUPSMD)Programme / English Language Requirement: overall IELTS score required / Minimum component scores
BSc Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) (B901) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
BSc Healthcare Science (Physiological Sciences) (B902) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
MSc Biomedical Science / 7.0 / 6.5 in all components
BMBS Medicine (A100) / 7.5 or above
Taken within 12 months prior to entry / At least 7.0 in Speaking and Listening components, 5.5 minimum in others
BDS Dentistry (A206) / 7.5 or above
Taken within 12 months prior to entry / At least 7.0 in Speaking and Listening components, 5.5 minimum in others
BSc Dental Therapy and Hygiene (B750) / 7.5 or above
Taken within 12 months prior to entry / At least 7.0 in Speaking and Listening components, 5.5 minimum in others
PGDip Physicians Associates / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
Programme / English Language Requirement: overall IELTS score required / Minimum component scores
MSc Robotics Technology (4342) / 7.5 / 5.5 in all components
Programme / English Language Requirement: overall IELTS score required / Minimum component scores
All Postgraduate taught courses in Health and Human Sciences / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
All Health courses at UG / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
BA Social Work / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
MA Social Work (L508) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
BSc Occupational Therapy / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
MSc Occupational Therapy (B930) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
MSc Advanced Professional Practice / 6.5 / 6.5 in all components
MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Dietetics / 6.5 / 6.5 in all components
MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Neurological Rehabilitation / 6.5 / 6.5 in all components
MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Occupational Therapy / 6.5 / 6.5 in all components
MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Paediatric Dietetics / 6.5 / 6.5 in all components
MSc Advanced Professional Practice in Physiotherapy / 6.5 / 6.5 in all components
BSc Optometry / 6.5 / Minimum 6.5 in Writing and Reading, and minimum 6.0 inListeningand Speaking
BSc Dietetics / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
BSc Paramedic Practitioner / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
BSc Podiatry / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
BSc Physiotherapy / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
Programme / English Language Requirement: overall IELTS score required / Minimum component scores
BA English (Q300) / 6.5 / 5.5 in all components
BA English & Creative Writing (WQ83) / 6.5 / 5.5 in all components
BA English with Publishing (Q3P4) / 6.5 / 5.5 in all components
BA English with History (Q3VI) / 6.5 / 5.5 in all components
BA English with French (Q3R1) / 6.5 / 5.5 in all components
BA English with Spanish (Q3R4) / 6.5 / 5.5 in all components
MRes English (3572) / 7.0 / 5.5 in all components
MA English & Culture (4480) / 7.0 / 5.5 in all components
MA Creative Writing / 7.0 / 5.5 in all components
PGCE Early Years (X121) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Primary (X100) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Secondary- Maths (G1X1) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Secondary- Biology (C1X1) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Secondary- Chemistry (F1X1) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Secondary- Music(W3X1) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Secondary- Physics (F3X1) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Secondary- Art & Design (W1X1/3897) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Secondary- Drama (W4X1/3899) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Secondary- Design & Tech (2NBM) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Secondary- Computer Science (2NBN) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Incorporating the Diploma in Education & Training (X341) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Schools Direct (2HX9) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Schools Direct (5229) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
PGCE Schools Direct (23K2) / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
Postgraduate Research Programmes in Arts & Humanities / 7.0 / 7.0 in all components
Notes:
- Test scores must be deemed valid and students with test results which are deemed too old to be valid (as per UKVI and University requirements) may be required to re-take a relevant test.
- English language qualifications will always be verified with the awarding body wherever possible. If verification is not possible you may be asked to supply original documents or possibly an alternative English language qualification if we have concerns about the documentation provided.
- Please note that your English language ability will be assessed from your most recent English language test or qualification, older tests will be disregarded even if they show a higher score
- This table represents the English language requirements that differ from our standard English language requirements for degree level study at Plymouth University and Plymouth University International College (PUIC). It incorporates UKVI (Home Office) minimum English Language scores and requirements where appropriate, and is accurate at the time of publication (November 2016) but may be subject to change at any time.
- Other qualifications of an equal standard / level attained may be considered – please enquire upon application
- If you do not meet these requirements you may be able to join one of our pre-sessional courses – please see for more information. Please ensure you check on application that our pre-sessional courses will satisfy these higher entry requirements, as in some cases professional accreditation or a higher programme entry requirement means that only an IELTS score is acceptable.
- Please note that the courses listed above are all those within Plymouth University that currently require a higher level of English Language than our standard requirement. Not all courses listed may be suitable for students who require a Tier 4 visa, if they are part time etc. You will be advised of this and their suitability upon application.
UKVI Compliance Team 07/11/16