• A Level: BBB, incuding chemistry and 2 other academic subjects (such as biology, physics or mathematics).
• IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including chemistry and 2 other academic subjects (such as biology, physics or mathematics) and 5 points in mathematics at Standard Level.
• STPM: BBB, including chemistry and 2 other academic subjects (such as biology, physics or mathematics).
• UEC: 2 As (including chemistry) and grade B3 in 3 further academic subjects (including biology, mathematics or physics), excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.
• SAM or other Australian matriculations: ATAR 86 including chemistry and 2 other academic subjects (such as biology, physics or mathematics).
• Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 79% average based on 6 subjects with at least 70% in chemistry and must include other academic subjects (such as biology, physics or mathematics). Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements.
• Advance Placement (AP): 4,4,4, including AP chemistry and 2 other academic subjects (such as AP Biology, AP Physics or AP Calculus).
• Diploma - Other Institutions: Acceptance to the second year is on a case-by-case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects.
• Foundation - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects.
• University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme.

• IELTS (Academic): 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each element)
• TOEFL (iBT): 80 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking)
• PTE (Academic): 65 (with no less than 59 in each element)
• GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
• GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
• SPM: CEFR level B2
• GCSE O Level: Grade C/4
• IGCSE (first language): Grade C/4
• IGCSE (second language): Grade B/6
• MUET: Band 4
• UEC: Grade B3
• IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
• IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
• IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.