Food Marketing and Nutrition BSc Honours
UCAS Code: DB64 (3 or 4 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 at least one science subject (preferably Biology or Chemistry) but excluding General Studies. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. Mathematics, and Chemistry or Dual Award Science, required at GCSE (minimum grade B) if not offered at A/AS level.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AAABB-AABBB at Higher Grade including at least one science subject. Advanced Higher Biology and/or another science subject normally required. Chemistry desirable at Higher Grade but not essential.

Alternatively, ABB at Advanced Higher Grade with at least one science subject, preferably biology or chemistry.

+ International Baccalaureate

34-35 points preferably including Higher Level Biology at Grade 6 or above. Chemistry preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 or above.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B - A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level, preferably including Chemistry/Biology, Mathematics and another science subject.

+ Access Qualifications

At least 45 level 3 credits at Distinction. A unit in Biological Sciences is essential and units in Chemistry, Mathematics or Quantitative Methods desirable.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

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

A science-related subject with substantial biology and chemistry units at overall DDD-DDM.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, M2 - D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects normally including Biology and another science subject. Chemistry is preferred as a principal subject, but not essential. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade B) required if not offered as a principal subject.

+ PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB including at least one science subject (preferably Biology or Chemistry) but excluding General Studies. Home Economics/Food Technology will be considered instead of Biology. Chemistry is preferred at A/AS level but not essential. Mathematics, and Chemistry or Dual Award Science, 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)

A science-related subject at overall DDM, to include biological and chemical science as essential units at Merit grade.

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.

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