Biology and Psychology BSc Honours
UCAS Code: CC18 (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 including Biology (at grade A) and preferably Chemistry, and excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at A or AS level.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAABB at Higher Grade including Biology and preferably Chemistry. Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 35 points with Biology grade 6 or above at Higher level. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, including Biology and Chemistry at grade B1 or above.

+ Access Qualifications

Level 3 units in Biological Sciences and Mathematics essential, with Distinction in Biological Sciences unit(s). At least 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 30 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

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

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology (at grade D3) and preferably Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at a higher level.

+ 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.

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