• A Level: BBB in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics.
• IB Diploma: 30 points with 5, 5, 5 at Higher Level including biology and chemistry, and 4 points in 1 other science subject at Standard Level. The Standard Level requirement can be waived if applicants have studied mathematics at Higher Level.
• STPM: BBB in biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics, excluding Pengajian Am.
• UEC: 2As, including biology and chemistry, plus grade B3 in mathematics, physics and 1 other academic subject, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.
• SAM or other Australian matriculations: ATAR 86, including biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics. Applicants must have at least grade B in Chemistry.
• Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 80% average based on 6 subjects with biology, chemistry and physics/mathematics above 80%. Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements.
• Advance Placement (AP): Not applicable.
• Diploma - Other Institutions: Overall minimum GPA of 3.75 out of 4.0 and above in Diploma in Science (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or overall minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 in Diploma in Pharmacy from an accredited institution. Applicants must have at least grade B in Chemistry.
• Foundation - Other Institutions: Overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above in Matriculation in Science, Medical/Pharmacy Pre-University or Foundation in Science, including at least grade B in Chemistry. The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year from an accredited institution.
• University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Science programme with an average mark of 65%, and a minimum of 60% in all chemistry modules.

In addition to the entry requirements listed above:

• Malaysian applicants with Diploma/Matriculation/Medical or Pharmacy Pre-University/Foundation must have 5 Bs (including biology, chemistry, physics and either mathematics or additional mathematics) in SPM or equivalent.
• Malaysian applicants intending to complete their provisional training (PRP) at government-linked hospitals or healthcare facilities must pass SPM and have at least grade C in Malay Language (Bahasa Melayu) in SPM.

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
• TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
• PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
• SPM: CEFR level B2
• GCSE O Level: Grade C/4
• IGCSE (first language): Grade C/4
• IGCSE (second language): Grade B/6
• MUET: Band 4.5
• UEC: grade A2
• 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 two 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.