Newcastle University

Environmental Science BSc Honours UCAS Code: F850 (3 or 4 years)School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

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All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.

Where there are additional entry requirements for a course beyond specific grades these will be displayed below under the 'Additional Information' section at the end of this page.

A Levels

AAB preferably including two science subjects (one of which may include Geography). GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) required if not offered at a higher level.

Scottish Qualifications

AAABB including at least two sciences (which may include Geography). Mathematics required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 30 points with at least one science subject at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies at Standard Level grade 4 or above if not offered at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, to include two science subjects (Geography or Mathematics included).

Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits in a science subject and at least 30 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

BTEC Level 5 HND

In a science-related subject to include at least eight units at Merit grade, including Physical or Biological Sciences at Merit grade and Mathematics at Pass grade.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

In a science-related subject at overall DDD, to include Physical or Biological Sciences and Mathematics units.

Advanced Diploma

Advanced Diploma in all lines of learning except Hair and Beauty Studies acceptable. Grade A/B in Principal Learning and Extended Project required, and a science or Geography A level at minimum grade B. GCSE Mathematics also required at minimum grade C if not offered at higher level.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects preferably including two science subjects (which may include Geography). GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) required if not offered at a higher level.

English language requirements

A good level of English is needed for undergraduate study. Find out about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Admissions policy documents

• Undergraduate Admissions Policy (PDF: 50.61 KB)
• Admitting Students Under 18 Policy and Procedure (PDF: 53 KB)
• Complaints and Appeals Procedure (PDF: 44 KB)
• Criminal Convictions Policy (PDF: 43 KB)