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ABB normally including Biology (Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology) and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Food Technology. General Studies excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS level but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A or AS level.

AABBB at Higher Grade including two science subjects from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Food Technology. Advanced Higher Biology and another science subject normally required. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology. Higher Grade Chemistry desirable.

34 points normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6 or above. Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level, preferably including Biology, Mathematics and another science subject from: Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Food Technology. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology.

At least 45 level 3 credits at Distinction. A unit in Biological Sciences is essential and units in Chemistry, Mathematics or Quantitative Methods are desirable.

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

A science-related subject with substantial biology and chemistry units at overall DDD.

D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects normally including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Food Technology. Chemistry is preferred as a principal subject, but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) required if not offered as a principal subject.

BBB normally including Biology (Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology) and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Food Technology. General Studies excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B) if not offered at A/AS level. 

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A science-related subject with substantial biology and chemistry units at overall DMM-MMM.

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.

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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.