QMU minimums by level and course
From QMU's English language requirements page. Your test must still be valid when the programme begins, usually two years from the test date. QMU accepts IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT (taken outside the UK only), PTE Academic, LanguageCert Academic, International ESOL SELT or Academic Online, PSI Skills for English (overseas only), Trinity ISE (UK only), Cambridge certificates, Kaplan, Oxford Test of English, Oxford ELLT and WAEC English at C6 within two years. QMU does not publish PTE or TOEFL scores on that page, so ask Admissions for the equivalent of your course's IELTS level. It does not accept Duolingo.
| Course | IELTS |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (standard) | 6.0, at least 5.5 in each skill |
| Postgraduate (standard) | 6.5, at least 6.0 in each skill |
| BSc Nursing | 7.0; 7.0 in reading, speaking and listening, 6.5 in writing |
| MSc Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) | 7.0, no component below 6.5 |
Degrees taught in English, and what Indian applicants need
QMU may accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree taught and assessed in English, shown by a letter from the awarding institution; the admissions FAQs say the degree must be completed within five years of the course start. If you need a CAS and hold no test, QMU may also ask for a phone or Teams interview; fail it and an English test condition goes into your offer instead, which may push you to the next intake. The FAQs add that courses with professional registration requirements usually accept only an IELTS test.
QMU's India page asks for 60% in the Higher Secondary certificate for undergraduate entry and a good bachelor's degree for postgraduate study, and it adds no Class 12 English waiver.
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Online pre-sessional and the visa
For courses needing IELTS 7.0 or below, QMU recognises the online pre-sessional from the Oxford International Digital Institute: six weeks for a 0.5-band increase, twelve weeks for 1.0 and sixteen weeks for 1.5. If you need a Student visa, check that the course end date suits your intake.
For a Student visa, UK Visas and Immigration asks for English at CEFR B2 for degree-level study and B1 below degree level, per gov.uk. At degree level, gov.uk adds, your university can assess your English itself and may ask you to take a different test.
Requirements vary by programme and change between admissions cycles. The score that binds you is the one on your QMU programme page and in your offer letter, so check it there before you book a test.
Frequently asked questions
Does Queen Margaret University accept PTE?+
Yes, QMU lists PTE Academic among accepted tests, but it does not publish PTE scores on its English page. Ask Admissions for the PTE equivalent of your course's IELTS level.
Does QMU accept Duolingo?+
No. QMU lists Duolingo among tests it does not accept as evidence of English.
What IELTS does QMU need for nursing?+
IELTS 7.0 with no component below 7.0 in reading, speaking and listening and 6.5 in writing.
Can I use my English-medium degree for QMU?+
Possibly. QMU may accept a degree taught and assessed in English, completed within five years, with a letter from your university. Visa applicants may also face a phone or Teams interview.
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