Animal Science BSc Honours
UCAS Code: C305
(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.
ABB-BBB including Biology and another science subject but excluding General Studies. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A/AS level.
AABBB-AABB at Higher Grade including two science subjects. Advanced Higher Biology preferred. Chemistry desirable at Higher Grade but not essential.
32-35 points including Biology at Higher Level grade 6. Chemistry 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-ABBBB at Higher Level, to include two science subjects (which may include Mathematics).
At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction in Biology (or Biology-related units) and in addition at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit in other units to include Mathematical Studies and/or Quantitative Methods.
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.
A science-related subject such as Animal Management, Equine Management or Agriculture within which there are substantial Biology and Chemistry units, overall at DDM grade. Students are asked to outline in their personal statement exactly which modules they have taken as part of the National Diploma. Evidence of numeracy skills required, either GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) or Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number taken within the National Diploma.
D3,M2,M2-M2,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology and another science subject. Chemistry is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) required 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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