Pietro MeloniPhD

UK · 3 courses checked

University of Bristol: IB requirements and which maths course it accepts

For the 3 courses checked, the University of Bristol accepts Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level as well as Analysis and Approaches: BEng Mechanical Engineering, BSc Physics and BSc Economics.

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IB requirements at the University of Bristol, course by course

Official IB Diploma requirements published by the University of Bristol. Verified 21 September 2026.
CourseIB pointsMaths requiredMaths AI HLSource
BEng Mechanical Engineering2027 entry3818 at HL, 7 and 6 in Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Computer ScienceHL Mathematics grade 6 or 7Acceptedbristol.ac.ukchecked
BSc Physics2027 entry3818 at HL, 7 and 6 in Mathematics and PhysicsHL Mathematics grade 6 or 7Acceptedbristol.ac.ukchecked
BSc Economics2027 entry3818 at HLMathematics: 6 at HL (either course) or 7 at SL (Analysis and Approaches only)Acceptedbristol.ac.ukchecked

What the pages say about the two maths courses

BEng Mechanical Engineering. The offer accepts either maths course at Higher Level. Physics: not required if another listed science is offered.

BSc Physics. The offer accepts either maths course at Higher Level. Physics: HL Physics grade 6 or 7.

BSc Economics. At Higher Level either course counts. At Standard Level only Analysis and Approaches counts.

How to read an offer like this

The points total and the Higher Level grades are conditions that must all be met together. A student with 41 points and a 6 in HL Mathematics does not meet an offer that asks for 40 points with a 7 in HL Mathematics.

Where the page says a maths course is preferred, both are considered and the preference can count between similar applicants. Where it says only, the other course does not meet the requirement. If the school does not offer Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level, write to admissions before applying and keep the answer.

Frequently asked questions

Does the University of Bristol accept IB Maths AI HL for BEng Mechanical Engineering?

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Accepted. The offer accepts either maths course at Higher Level. Maths requirement: HL Mathematics grade 6 or 7. IB points: 38.

Does the University of Bristol accept IB Maths AI HL for BSc Physics?

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Accepted. The offer accepts either maths course at Higher Level. Maths requirement: HL Mathematics grade 6 or 7. IB points: 38.

Does the University of Bristol accept IB Maths AI HL for BSc Economics?

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Accepted. At Higher Level either course counts. At Standard Level only Analysis and Approaches counts. Maths requirement: Mathematics: 6 at HL (either course) or 7 at SL (Analysis and Approaches only). IB points: 38.

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