BDS Academic Entry Requirements: Asia
If your country is not listed below, please contact us.
Brunei
Brunei Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced
AAA must include Chemistry and Biology and either Maths or Physics.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
China
Senior High School Diploma
The Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
Chinese University Entrance Exam (Gao Kao)
The Gao Kao would need to be supplemented with two GCE A-levels at grade A in Chemistry and Biology.
Mathematics (if not offered at A-level) should be offered in the Gao Kao at 85%.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Hong Kong
HKDSE
Grade 5 in Biology, Chemistry and the two components of Maths. In addition a pass is required in all core subjects.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
India
The Indian School Certificate, the Higher School Certificate, the Higher Secondary Certificate and the all India Senior School Certificate do not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Indonesia
The SMA Upper Secondary Certificate of Completion does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Iran
The National High School Diploma does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
The Pre-University Certificate
Grade 18 including Chemistry and Biology and either Maths or Physics plus a satisfactory High School Diploma.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Iraq
The Certificate of Preparatory Education/Secondary Certificate does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Israel
The Bagrut
Minimum grade of 9 in all subjects. Biology and Chemistry and either Maths or Physics must be taken at unit level 5.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Japan
The Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Jordan
The Certificate of General Secondary Education does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Kuwait
The Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Lebanon
The Certificate of General Secondary Education does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Malaysia
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia
AAA must include Chemistry and Biology and either Maths or Physics.
OR
Matrikulasi Certificate
CGPA at a minimum of 3.0.
Please note the SPM does not satisfy our entry requirements.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Nepal
The School Leaving Certificate does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Oman
The Thanawiya Amma does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Pakistan
The HSSC/HSC/SSC does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Palestine
The General Secondary Education Certificate does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Philippines
The Senior High School Certificate/Diploma does not satisfy our entry requirments. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Qatar
The Al Thanawaya Al-Amah does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Saudi Arabia
The Tawjihiyah Secondary Education Certificate does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Singapore
Singapore/Cambridge GCE A-Levels
AAA must include Chemistry and Biology and either Maths or Physics.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
South Korea
The High School Graduation Diploma does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Sri Lanka
Sri-Lanka A-Level
AAA must include Chemistry and Biology and either Maths or Physics.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Syria
The Al Shahada Al Thanawiya does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Taiwan
The Senior High School Leaving Diploma does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Thailand
The Maw3 and the Maw6 do not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
United Arab Emirates
The Tawjihiyya does not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.
Vietnam
The THPT and the Secondary Vocational School Certificate do not satisfy our entry requirements. Applicants are advised to undertake GCE A-Levels or review our alternative routes for entry.
English Language requirements
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. Please refer to our English Language requirements for further details.