Entry requirements
Whichever career path you choose, you’ll need to pass the minimum entry qualifications for the entry categories listed below.
Please go to our application section for further information on how to apply or click here to complete our Online Application Form.
Academic Entry Requirements
For entry into the HNC/D course you will require a minimum of 5 GCSE or Standard Grade passes at Grade C/3 or above including English, Mathematics and a Science based subject.
Applicants for the Foundation Degree and Scottish Professional Diploma routes require 120 UCAS points from 2 or more A Levels or Highers; these should include either Physics or Mathematics. Applicants will also require 5 GCSEs or Standard Grades at grade C/3 or above including English, Mathematics and either Physics or Dual Award Science. Deck Officer Trainees may substitute Physics or Dual Award Science with Chemistry.
Due to the high number of applications currently being received preference will be given to applicants who have achieved the above qualifications at the first attempt.
Medical Entry Requirements
For entry into training towards your chosen career path, you will need to be able to pass the MCA Seafarer Medical exam.
Seafarer Medicals are carried out by approved doctors and the doctor should be satisfied that no disease or defect is present which could be aggravated by working at sea or present a risk to the seafarer.
You will also be required to meet the Eyesight Requirements of the MCA Medical Exam.
Applicants with colour deficiency will NOT be accepted.
The requirements for the MCA Medical Exam can be found by clicking on the following link:
Medical and Eyesight Standards for Seafarers
Other Entry Requirements
All trainees will be required to be a National of a member state of the European Union and must be ordinarily resident in the UK.
