Can I do a PhD without a Master degree?

• Secondary school (O-Level equivalent, around 11 years of schooling)
• Pass with credit in at least 1 subject

A Certificate takes about 1 year and can lead on to a Diploma.

English: IELTS 4.0 - 5.0 or equivalent

Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.

• Secondary school (O-Level equivalent, around 11 years of schooling)
• Pass with credit in at least 5 subjects, usually including Mathematics and English

Science foundations usually need credits in Mathematics and science subjects.

English: IELTS 4.0 - 5.0 or equivalent

Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.

• Secondary school (O-Level equivalent, around 11 years of schooling)
• Pass with credit in at least 3 subjects

Some diplomas (e.g. Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering) need credits in specific science subjects.

English: IELTS 5.0 or equivalent

Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.

• Higher secondary / pre-university (A-Level equivalent, around 12 years of schooling) with at least 2 principal passes; or
• A recognised Foundation with minimum CGPA 2.00; or
• A recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA 2.00 (may enter Year 2 with credit transfer)

Professional programmes (Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering, Nursing) need higher grades in relevant subjects.

English: IELTS 5.0 - 6.0 or equivalent

Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.

• A recognised Bachelor degree in a related field
• Minimum CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00 (or equivalent marks)
• CGPA below 2.50 may be accepted with relevant work experience or a university assessment

A Master degree holder can also apply. At some universities, credits from a Postgraduate Diploma can count towards a Master degree.

English: IELTS 5.5 - 6.0 or equivalent

Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.

• A recognised Bachelor degree in a related field
• Minimum CGPA 2.50 out of 4.00 (or equivalent marks)
• CGPA 2.00 - 2.49 may be accepted with relevant work experience or a university assessment

Some programmes, such as MBA, may also ask for work experience.

English: IELTS 5.5 - 6.5 or equivalent

Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.

• A recognised Master's degree in a related field
• A short research proposal in your area of interest
• Some universities accept an outstanding Bachelor degree for direct PhD entry

Admission is subject to finding a suitable supervisor.

English: IELTS 6.0 - 6.5 or equivalent

Varies by university. Many universities accept their own English placement test, offer an English course before your programme, or accept proof that your previous study was in English.