Marine Biology and Oceanography BSc Honours
UCAS Code: CF17 (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 and another science subject but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. 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. Advanced Higher 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 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. Chemistry preferred but not essential. Mathematics required at GCSE (minimum grade B).

+ 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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