Animal Production Science BSc Honours
UCAS Code: D422 (3 Years) Agriculture BSc Honours Option

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

BBB excluding General Studies. A science A Level is preferred. GCSE Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) at grade C required if not offered at A or AS level.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AABB at Higher Grade, including Biology and/or Chemistry. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 28 points with Chemistry and/or Biology at Higher Level. Chemistry and/or Biology should be offered at Standard Level if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

BBBBB at Higher Level, including Biology and/or Chemistry.

+ Access Qualifications

Units in Chemistry and Biological Sciences are essential and Business Studies is desirable. At least 30 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

In Agriculture or a science-related subject to include at 120 credits at Merit grade.

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

In Agriculture or Applied Science at overall DDM-DMM.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

M2, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects. GCSE Biology and Chemistry (or Dual Award Science) at grade C required if not offered at a higher level.

+ Additional Information

Evidence of relevant experience of agriculture is useful.

+ 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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