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Do you need gcse science to get into uni to do computer science?

I didn't get my science GCSEs but I want to go to uni, do you need GCSE science in order to get accepted into uni to do computer science

Reply 1

IWMTom

Original post by Omzy.

I didn't get my science GCSEs but I want to go to uni, do you need GCSE science in order to get accepted into uni to do computer science

Not usually.

Reply 2

londonmyst

Depends on the uni.
I know some people doing undergrad computer science who don't have any gcse's or a levels.

Reply 3

tesconyc

good uni yes
bad uni no

Reply 4

Omzy.

Original post by tesconyc

good uni yes
bad uni no

If i do btec applied science level 2 would that be the same as the GCSE qualification.

Reply 5

Omzy.

Original post by londonmyst

Depends on the uni.
I know some people doing undergrad computer science who don't have any gcse's or a levels.

but don't you need GCSE maths, English and a btec level 3 or a levels to get into uni and do computer science?

Reply 6

IWMTom

Original post by tesconyc

good uni yes
bad uni no

Could you cite a "good" uni that requires GCSE Science as a prerequisite for a Computer Science degree?

Reply 7

londonmyst

Original post by Omzy.

but don't you need GCSE maths, English and a btec level 3 or a levels to get into uni and do computer science?

It depends on the uni.
Some are willing to waive admissions requirements.
Or have a policy of accepting applicants through entrance routes that recognize non-academic learning/experience.
Others are unwavering in their stated entry requirements.

Reply 8

Omzy.

Original post by londonmyst

I really need to step my game up and get a 4 in English and maths this year so I can go onto level 3 ICT or computer science so I can then go to higher education which will be computer science.