Environmental Sciences (Environmental Geochemistry) MEnv Honours
UCAS Code: F8F6 (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

ABB preferably including two science subjects from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) required if not offered at a higher level.

+ Scottish Qualifications

AABBB including at least two sciences from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. Mathematics required at grade 2 Standard Grade (or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

+ International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 34 points with at least one science subject at Higher Level grade 5 or above from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies at Standard Level grade 4 or above if not offered at Higher Level.

+ Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1B1B1B at Higher Level, to include two science subjects from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics.

+ Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits in a science subject and at least 30 level 3 credits at a minimum of Distinction and, in addition, at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

+ BTEC Level 5 HND

In a science-related subject to include at least 120 credits at Merit grade, including Physical or Biological Sciences at Merit grade and Mathematics at Pass grade.

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

In a science-related subject at overall DDD, to include Physical or Biological Sciences and Mathematics units.

+ Cambridge Pre-U

D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects preferably including two science subject from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) required if not offered at a higher level.

+ PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB preferably including two science subjects from: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Environmental Science, Psychology and Physics. GCSE Mathematics (minimum grade C) required if not offered at a higher 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)

In a science-related subject at overall MMP, to include Physical or Biological Sciences and Mathematics units.

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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