Newcastle University

AAA-AAB including Biology. Chemistry is required at AS level (minimum grade B) if not offered at A level. GCSE Mathematics and English Language required (minimum grade B) if not offered at A or AS level. General Studies, Use of Mathematics, Communication and Culture and Critical Thinking not accepted.

AAAAA-AAABB at Higher Grade including Biology and Chemistry. Mathematics and English Language required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

35-36 points with Biology and Chemistry at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 4 if not offered at Higher Level.

A1A1A1A1B1 at Higher Level, including Biology and Chemistry.

Overall 60 credits are required with 45 at level 3. The level 3 units must be made up of 15 credits in Biology at Distinction, 15 credits in Chemistry at Distinction and a further 15 credits at Distinction.

Not acceptable for entry to this subject.

Not acceptable for entry to this subject.

D3, D3, D3 - D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology, and preferably Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics and English Language required (minimum grade B) if not offered at a higher level.

BBB including Biology. Chemistry is required at AS level (minimum grade B) if not offered at A Level. GCSE Mathematics and English Language required (minimum grade B) if not offered at A or AS level. General Studies and Critical Thinking not accepted.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

Not acceptable for entry to this subject.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent including 6.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

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.