Entry requirements for applicants taking Open University qualifications For entry into first year of the majority of undergraduate degrees in the College of Science and Engineering, applicants require 120 credits at minimum Level 1. Below is a list of recommended Open University modules which we believe best prepare applicants for their chosen programme. With the exception of essential modules, applicants can select any Open University module to make up the required number of credits at the required level. As final grades for Open University modules are usually published in November we can accept a satisfactory tutor's report in lieu of pending results. Please note the University's English Language Requirements requirement also applies to Open University applicants. Biological Sciences Programmes For entry into Year 1, applicants require 120 credits with at least 60 at Level 2. Compulsory courses Cell Biology Level 2 30 credits S294 You must also take at least one of the following chemistry courses Chemistry: essential concepts Level 2 60 credits S215 Chemistry in life: food, water and medicines Level 2 30 credits S248 Contemporary topics in science (to include Molecules, medicines and drugs: a chemical story) Level 1 10 credits SXM150 Other accepted courses Questions in science Level 1 60 credits S111 Science: concepts and practice Level 1 60 credits S112 Human Biology Level 2 30 credits SK299 The biology of survival Level 2 30 credits S295 Investigative approaches in biology and chemistry Level 2 30 credits S285 Essential Mathematics 1 Level 1 30 credits MST124 Chemistry Programmes Chemistry (MChem or BSc) or Medicinal and Biological Chemistry (MChem or BSc) For entry into 1st year Chemistry or 1st year Medicinal and Biological Chemistry a total of 120 credits at levels 1 are required which must include MU123 and S112 Discovering Mathematics Level 1 30 credits MU123 Science: concepts and practice Level 1 60 credits S112 For direct entry into 2nd year Chemistry or 2nd year Medicinal and Biological Chemistry a total of 120 credits at levels 1 and 2 are required which must include MST124 and S215 Essential Mathematics 1 Level 1 30 credits MST124 Chemistry: essential concepts Level 2 60 credits S215 Chemical Physics (MChem or BSc) For direct entry into 1st year, 120 credits are required which must include MU123, S112 and SM123 Discovering Mathematics Level 1 30 credits MU123 Science: concepts and practice Level 1 60 credits S112 Physics and Space Level 1 30 credits SM123 For direct entry into 2nd year, 120 credits are required which must include S215 and S217 Physics: from classical to quantum Level 2 60 credits S217 Chemistry: essential concepts Level 2 60 credits S215 Engineering Programmes Civil, Electronic and Electrical Engineering programmes For entry into Year 1, applicants require 120 credits at Level 1. We recommend two of the following: Engineering: frameworks, analysis, production Level 1 30 credits T193 Engineering: mathematics, modelling, applications Level 1 30 credits T194 Engineering: origins, methods, context Level 1 30 credits T192 For entry into Year 2, applicants require 120 credits, including two of the three listed above plus an additional 60 credits at Level 2 from those listed below. Please contact the Admissions Office for specific information about Year 2 entry requirements. Mathematical Methods Level 2 30 credits MST224 Core Engineering A Level 2 30 credits T271 Core Engineering B Level 2 30 credits T272 Design for engineers Level 2 30 credits T218 Electronics: Sensing, logic and actuation Level 2 30 credits T212 Chemical Engineering programmes For entry into Year 1, applicants must have 120 credits including: Chemistry: essential concepts Level 2 60 credits S215 Engineering: mathematics, modelling, applications Level 1 30 credits T194 Please contact the Admissions Office for specific information about Year 2 entry requirements. Mechanical Engineering programmes For entry into Year 1, applicants require 120 credits at Level 1. We recommend two of the following: Engineering: frameworks, analysis, production Level 1 30 credits T193 Engineering: mathematics, modelling, applications Level 1 30 credits T194 Engineering: origins, methods, context Level 1 30 credits T192 For entry into Year 2, applicants require 120 credits, including two of the three listed above plus an additional 60 credits at Level 2 from those listed below. Please contact the Admissions Office for specific information about Year 2 entry requirements. Mathematical Methods Level 2 30 credits MST224 Core Engineering A Level 2 30 credits T271 Core Engineering B Level 2 30 credits T272 Design for engineers Level 2 30 credits T218 Electronics: Sensing, logic and actuation Level 2 30 credits T212 GeoSciences programmes Direct entry into 2nd year is not available for BSc/MEarthPhys Geophysics and Geology (F690/L3R7) or MEarthPhys Geophysics & Geology with Professional Placement (L5T6), BSc Geography or MA Geography. For all other programmes direct entry into 2nd year 120 credits should be at level 2 in modules relevant to the degree programme being applied to. For the Geography MA 60 credits must be from the modules asterisked in the list below. Flexibility may be shown in some circumstances. Earth Sciences Geophysics, Geophysics and Geology, Geophysics and Meteorology For direct entry into 2nd year, applicants must have passed 60 credits of Level 2 physics (Physics: from classical to quantum), and have 60 credits of mathematics (120 credits in total). Direct entry into 2nd year is not available for BSc/MEarthPhys Geophysics and Geology (F690/L3R7) OR MEarthPhys. Discovering mathematics Level 1 30 credits MU123 Essential mathematics 1 Level 1 30 credits MST124 Essential mathematics 2 Level 1 30 credits MST125 Questions in science Level 1 30 credits S111 Physics: from classical to quantum Level 2 60 credits S217 Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Geology and Physical Geography A total of 120 credits at levels 1 or 2 are recommended for entry with at least 60 of these credits from the modules listed below In addition to these subjects we require some evidence of aptitude for mathematics. This can be National 5 maths at grade A, GCSE maths grade 7, or an equivalent OU maths course. Discovering mathematics Level 1 30 credits MU123 Engineering: mathematics, modelling, applications Level 1 30 credits T194 Engineering: origins, methods, context Level 1 30 credits T192 Environment: journeys through a changing world Level 1 60 credits U116 Essential mathematics 1 Level 1 30 credits MST124 Essential mathematics 2 Level 1 30 credits MST125 Contemporary Topics in Science Level 1 10 credits SXM150 Introducing statistics Level 1 30 credits M140 Introduction to computing and information technology 1 Level 1 30 credits TM111 Introduction to computing and information technology 2 Level 1 30 credits TM112 Physics and space Level 1 30 credits SM123 Questions in science Level 1 60 credits S111 Science: concepts and practice Level 1 60 credits S112 Cell biology Level 2 30 credits S294 Chemistry: essential concepts Level 2 60 credits S215 Earth science Level 2 60 credits S209 Energy and sustainability Level 2 30 credits T213 Environmental science Level 2 60 credits S206 Mathematical methods Level 2 30 credits MST224 Physics: from classical to quantum Level 2 60 credits S217 Planetary science and the search for life Level 2 30 credits S283 Pure mathematics Level 2 60 credits M208 Remote experiments in physics and space Level 2 30 credits SXPS288 Ecological and Environmental Sciences A total of 120 credits at levels 1 or 2 are recommended for entry with at least 60 of these credits from the modules listed below. In addition to these subjects we require some evidence of aptitude for mathematics. This can be National 5 maths at grade B, GCSE maths grade 6, or an equivalent OU maths course. Discovering mathematics Level 1 30 credits MU123 Environment: journeys through a changing world Level 1 60 credits U116 Essential mathematics 1 Level 1 30 credits MST124 Essential mathematics 2 Level 1 30 credits MST125 Contemporary Topics in Science Level 1 10 credits SXM150 Introducing statistics Level 1 30 credits M140 Introduction to computing and information technology 1 Level 1 30 credits TM111 Introduction to computing and information technology 2 Level 1 30 credits TM112 Physics and space Level 1 30 credits SM123 Questions in science Level 1 60 credits S111 Science: concepts and practice Level 1 60 credits S112 Cell biology Level 2 30 credits S294 Chemistry: essential concepts Level 2 60 credits S215 Earth science Level 2 60 credits S209 Energy and sustainability Level 2 30 credits T213 Environmental science Level 2 60 credits S206 Environmental management 1 Level 2 30 credits T219 Mathematical methods Level 2 30 credits MST224 Physics: from classical to quantum Level 2 60 credits S217 Planetary science and the search for life Level 2 30 credits S283 Pure mathematics Level 2 60 credits M208 Remote experiments in physics and space Level 2 30 credits SXPS288 The biology of survival Level 2 30 credits S295 Geography BSc A total of 120 credits at levels 1 or 2 are recommended for entry with at least 60 of these credits from the modules listed below. In addition to these subjects we require some evidence of aptitude for mathematics. This can be National 5 maths at grade B, GCSE maths grade 6, or an equivalent OU maths course. Discovering mathematics Level 1 30 credits MU123 Discovering the arts and humanities Level 1 60 credits A111 Economics in context Level 1 30 credits DD126 Environment: journeys through a changing world Level 1 60 credits U116 Essential mathematics 1 Level 1 30 credits MST124 Essential mathematics 2 Level 1 30 credits MST125 Exploring languages and cultures Level 1 30 credits L161 Introducing statistics Level 1 30 credits M140 Introducing the social sciences Level 1 60 credits DD102 Introduction to computing and information technology 1 Level 1 30 credits TM111 Introduction to computing and information technology 2 Level 1 30 credits TM112 Investigating the social world Level 1 60 credits DD103 Contemporary Topics in Science Level 1 10 credits SXM150 Physics and space Level 1 30 credits SM123 Questions in science Level 1 60 credits S111 Science: concepts and practice Level 1 60 credits S112 Cell biology Level 2 30 credits S294 Chemistry: essential concepts Level 2 60 credits S215 Earth science Level 2 60 credits S209 Energy and sustainability Level 2 30 credits T213 Environmental science Level 2 60 credits S206 Mathematical methods Level 2 30 credits MST224 Physics: from classical to quantum Level 2 60 credits S217 Planetary science and the search for life Level 2 30 credits S283 Pure mathematics Level 2 60 credits M208 Remote experiments in physics and space Level 2 30 credits SXPS288 The biology of survival Level 2 30 credits S295 Geography MA A total of 120 credits at levels 1 or 2 are recommended for entry with at least 60 of these credits from the modules listed below. In addition to these subjects we require some evidence of aptitude for mathematics. This can be National 5 Maths at grade C, GCSE Maths grade 4, or an equivalent Open University Maths course. An introduction to business and management Level 1 60 credits B100 Communication skills for business and management Level 1 30 credits LB170 Design thinking: creativity for the 21st century Level 1 60 credits U101 Discovering mathematics Level 1 30 credits MU123 Discovering the arts and humanities Level 1 60 credits A111 Economics in context Level 1 30 credits DD126 Environment: journeys through a changing world Level 1 60 credits U116 Essential mathematics 1 Level 1 30 credits MST124 Essential mathematics 2 Level 1 30 credits MST125 Exploring languages and cultures Level 1 30 credits L161 Contemporary Topics in Science Level 1 10 credits SXM150 Introducing English language studies Level 1 60 credits L101 Introducing statistics Level 1 30 credits M140 Introducing the social sciences Level 1 60 credits DD102 Introduction to computing and information technology 1 Level 1 30 credits TM111 Introduction to computing and information technology 2 Level 1 30 credits TM112 Introduction to criminology Level 1 60 credits DD105 Investigating the social world Level 1 60 credits DD103 Law making in Scotland Level 1 10 credits WXM151 Law: concepts and perspectives Level 1 60 credits W102 Physics and space Level 1 30 credits SM123 Questions in science Level 1 60 credits S111 Science and health: an evidence-based approach Level 1 60 credits SDK100 Science: concepts and practice Level 1 60 credits S112 Analysing data Level 2 30 credits M248 Communication and information technologies Level 2 30 credits TM255 Early modern Europe: society and culture c.1500-1780 Level 2 60 credits A223 Energy and sustainability Level 2 30 credits T213 Environment and society Level 2 60 credits DD213 Environment: sharing a dynamic planet Level 2 60 credits DST206 Environmental management 1 Level 2 30 credits T219 Environmental science Level 2 60 credits S206 Exploring art and visual culture Level 2 60 credits A226 Exploring philosophy Level 2 60 credits A222 Exploring religion: places, practices, texts and experiences Level 2 60 credits A227 Exploring the classical world Level 2 60 credits A229 International development: making sense of a changing world Level 2 60 credits TD223 Running the economy Level 2 60 credits DD209 The biology of survival Level 2 30 credits S295 The British Isles and the modern world, 1789-1914 Level 2 60 credits A225 Understanding criminology Level 2 60 credits DD212 Understanding politics: ideas and institutions in the modern world Level 2 60 credits DD211 Informatics programmes * These are compulsory courses and applicants must pass both modules with Grade 2/Grade 3 passes for entry into Year 1. Please note that there is no direct entry into Year 2 of any Informatics degrees. Essential Mathematics 1* Level 1 30 credits MST124 Essential Mathematics 2* Level 1 30 credits MST125 Discovering Mathematics Level 1 30 credits MU123 Introducing statistics Level 1 30 credits M140 Mathematical Methods Level 2 30 credits MST224 Analysing Data Level 2 30 credits M248 Mathematical methods. Models and modelling Level 2 60 credits MST210 Practical modern statistics Level 2 30 credits M249 Algorithms, data structures and computability Level 2 30 credits M269 Object-oriented Java programming Level 2 30 credits M250 Web Technologies Level 2 30 credits TT284 Mathematics programmes * These are compulsory courses and applicants must pass both modules with Grade 2/Grade 3 passes for entry into Year 1. For entry into Year 2, applicants must pass both modules with Grade 2 passes. Essential Mathematics 1* Level 1 30 credits MST124 Essential Mathematics 2* Level 1 30 credits MST125 Discovering Mathematics Level 1 30 credits MU123 Introducing statistics Level 1 30 credits M140 Mathematical Methods Level 2 30 credits MST224 Analysing Data Level 2 30 credits M248 Mathematical methods. Models and modelling Level 2 60 credits MST210 Practical modern statistics Level 2 30 credits M249 Pure Mathematics Level 2 60 credits M208 Physics Programmes Applicants for entry into Year 1 must have Grade 2 passes in the following three modules: Essential Mathematics 1 Level 1 30 credits MST124 Questions in Science Level 1 60 credits S111 Physics and space Level 1 30 credits SM123 This article was published on 2024-05-20
