Newcastle University

AAB-ABB including Biology and normally another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. Would consider Geography and Psychology as second science but it is likely that offer would be at higher end and include A in Biology. General Studies excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS level, but not essential. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B if not offered at A or AS level.

AAABB-AABBB at Higher Grade including two science subjects. Advanced Higher Biology and another science subject normally required. Acceptable science subjects are: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.  Would consider Geography and Psychology as second sciences but it is likely that offer would be at the higher end. Higher Grade Chemistry desirable. 

35 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.

A1A1A1B1B-A1A1B1B1B at Higher level, including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. Would consider Geography and Psychology as second science but it is likely that offer would be at higher end and include A in Biology. Chemistry is preferred but not essential

A unit in Biological Sciences is essential and units in Chemistry, Mathematics or Quantitative Methods desirable. At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

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

D3,D3,M2-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology and normally another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. Would consider Geography and Psychology as second science but it is likely that offer would be at higher end. Chemistry is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B if not offered at a higher level.

BBC including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics. Would consider Geography and Psychology as second sciences. General Studies excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS level, but not essential. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B if not offered at A or AS level.  

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

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For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

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