Biology BSc Honours
UCAS Code: C100
(3 Years)
All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.
AAB-ABB including Biology and normally another science subject but excluding General Studies. 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. 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, preferably including Biology, Mathematics and another science subject.
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. Chemistry is preferred, but not essential. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B if not offered at a higher level.
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.
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