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ABB-BBB including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology. General Studies excluded. 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 preferably including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology. 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 Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology. Chemistry preferred.

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 from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology. Chemistry is preferred but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) required if not offered at a higher level.

BBC including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Geography, Physics, PE, Psychology. General Studies excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) required if not offered at A/AS level. 

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A science-related subject with substantial Biology and Chemistry units as described above at overall MMM grade. Evidence of numeracy skills required, either GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) or Key Skills Level 2 Application of Number taken within the National Diploma.

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.

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.