Keele University China Entry: Gaokao and Senior Secondary Certificate Requirements, IELTS and Medicine Conditions: Official Threshold Breakdown
Keele University lists two undergraduate Year 1 threshold pairs for Chinese applicants, one for ABB-BBC courses and one for BCC-CCC courses. The same China page also gives IELTS requirements, Medicine conditions, Foundation Year information and postgraduate degree classification thresholds.
Undergraduate entry
Keele University states: Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, plus Gaokao. Or a recognised pre-university/foundation year course.
| Course grade band | Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate | Gaokao |
|---|---|---|
| ABB-BBC courses | 80% overall | 75% |
| BCC-CCC courses | 75% overall | 70% |
Keele University states: Applicants to courses with a subject specific requirement will be considered on an individual basis.
Undergraduate English requirements
Keele University states: Undergraduate Year 1 English Requirements: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest.
Undergraduate Medicine requirements
Keele University states: The Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'Gaokao' must be supplemented with GCE A-levels in Biology and Chemistry and another subject, with grade A in each. If you do not have Sciences and Maths at A level, you must have these at Gaokao for entry into Medicine. English Language requirements must be met.
Foundation Year
Keele University states: Our International Foundation Year is delivered on the Keele campus through Keele University International College. Please see the KUIC website for academic entry requirements.
Postgraduate degree classification
- Postgraduate 2.2: Degree awarded by institution with degree awarding power, 70% required. Degree awarded by Affiliated/Independent College with degree awarding power, 75% required.
- Postgraduate 2.1: Degree awarded by institution with degree awarding power, 75% required. Degree awarded by Affiliated/Independent College with degree awarding power, 80% required.
Postgraduate English requirements
Keele University states: IELTS English required unless you have completed at least 1 year of study at a UK University. Please check the requirement for your chosen course. Further information can also be found on the English Language page.