Pakistani qualifications
Students from Pakistan are admitted to the University of Edinburgh with a range of qualifications: GCE A Levels, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and other recognised regional systems.
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate
Pre-Medical and Pre- Engineering
For all undergraduate degree programmes offered by the College of Science and Engineering, applicants with 75% or more in the HSC/ Intermediate (Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical streams only), will be considered for entry to year 1 of an undergraduate degree. Applicants must meet any specific-subject requirements.
- Students wishing to study medicine or veterinary medicine will not be considered on the basis of the HSC Intermediate.
- No other stream of the Intermediate HSC is considered suitable for direct entry to an undergraduate programme.
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelors of Commerce
Applicants with good grades with a Bachelor of Commerce (Pass or Honours) or Bachelor of Arts will be considered for entry to year 1 of degrees within the College of Humanities and Social Science.
Students wishing to study medicine, veterinary medicine will not be considered on the basis of a BA or BComm.
Other qualifications
Applicants with qualifications other than those listed above may also consider applying for a Foundation year.
Further guidance on entry requirements
Each course may have further specific entry requirements. All applicants must meet these requirements.
You can also obtain further guidance on admissions requirements from staff in the Admissions Offices.
College of Humanities and Social Science
The University of Edinburgh
David Hume Tower, George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JX
Work: +44 (0)131 650 3565
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 4678
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Undergraduate Medical Admissions
The University of Edinburgh
The Chancellor's Building, 49 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh
EH16 4SB
Work: +44 (0)131 242 6407
Fax: +44 (0)131 242 6791
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Undergraduate Veterinary Medicine Admissions
The University of Edinburgh
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Easter Bush Veterinary Centre
Roslin
EH25 9RG
Work: +44 (0)131 650 6178
Fax: +44 (0)131 651 7305
College of Science and Engineering
The University of Edinburgh
Weir Building
The King's Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3JY
Work: +44 (0)131 650 5737
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 5738
This article was published on Mar 16, 2012