Marine Zoology BSc Honours
UCAS Code: C350 (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. 

+ A Levels

AAB-ABB including Biology or Human Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, IT, PE and Design & Technology. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Chemistry preferred at A/AS level but not essential. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B).

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAABB-AABBB at Higher Grade including two science subjects from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, IT, PE and Design & Technology. Advanced Higher Biology or Human Biology is preferred. Chemistry desirable at Higher Grade but not essential.

+ International Baccalaureate

34-35 points preferably 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.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B-A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level including Biology or Human Biology at grade A. Chemistry is desirable.

+ Access Qualifications

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.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

This is not an accepted entry qualification for this course.

+ BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

This is not an accepted entry qualification for this course.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2-D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology and another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, IT, PE and Design & Technology. Chemistry preferred but not essential. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B).

+ PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB-BBC including Biology or Human Biology and preferably another science subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, IT, PE and Design & Technology.  General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Chemistry preferred at A/AS level but not essential. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B) if not offered at A/AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

+ PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

This is not an accepted entry qualification for this course.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

+ English Language Requirements

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.

+ International Foundation Programmes

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.

Undergraduate Admissions Policy

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