International Foundation
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19
Special features
Support your theoretical studies in Chemistry
and Biology with opportunities for hands-
on, practical learning in the dedicated
science laboratories equipped with modern
analytical equipment.
Attend weekly classes delivered
by University lecturers.
Learn from a highly qualified team of
teachers, most of whom hold PhDs,
postgraduate qualifications and
teaching qualifications.
Receive a 10” Samsung Galaxy tablet −
that’s yours to keep − with access to digital
textbooks and interactive activities.
What will I study?
Biology (20 or 40 credits)
Chemistry (20 credits)
English for Academic Purposes (20 or 40 credits)
Mathematics and Statistics (20 credits)
Physics (20 credits)
Study Skills and ICT (20 credits)
You will need to earn 120 credits to successfully complete your pathway programme.
For detailed module descriptions, please visit:
www.intostudy.com/newcastle/coursesProgression options
You can progress to more than 35 degrees at Newcastle University from this pathway.
The following table provides information about which modules you need to study and the grades
you need to achieve to be guaranteed a place at Newcastle University in September 2019.
We’ve only included the details for some of the most popular degrees our students have progressed to.
Biological and
Biomedical Sciences
* All students commencing courses on a published
September start date must be 17 years old by
31 December of that calendar year. For all other
start dates, students must be 17 years old on the
published start date of the programme.
Want to find out more?
Visit our website or for help with your
application, contact our Admissions
team or your education counsellor.
“I was taught by world-leading experts
using materials that were up-to-date
with the latest scientific findings.
I loved working with prestigious
research groups during the holiday.”
Vincent, Indonesia
Graduated with BSc (Hons) Biomedical Genetics from
Newcastle University and now studying PhD Cardiovascular
Tissue Engineering at Imperial College London
Start dates
June, September and January
Programme length
3 terms or approximately 9 months
4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours
26 hours per week minimum
Class size
Maximum of 16 students per class
for English language teaching
Age requirement
17 years and above*
Academic entry requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local
equivalent to meet the same standard) with
good grades.
English language entry requirements
3 term:
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 4.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
4 term:
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
Students intending to progress to a degree marked
** in the table opposite must meet
the following requirements:
3 term:
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0
in all subskills) or equivalent
4 term:
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
If you do not meet the minimum English language
requirements you should apply for our Academic
English course. See pages
34- 35for
more information.
Award and validating body
Successful completion of the International Foundation
programme leads to the award of International
Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from
Newcastle University.
Tuition fees
See page
36for course dates and prices.
For full course information visit:
www.intostudy.com/newcastle/coursesProgress to Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees
Degrees in the School of Biomedical Sciences share a
common first year, providing flexibility and the option
of changing from one degree to another
Placement year option available.
* Also available as an integrated Master’s with the same requirements.
** Students intending to progress to these degrees must meet the higher English
language entry requirements for the 3 term programme as shown on page 18.
Can’t see the degree you want to study?
www.intostudy.com/newcastle/coursesDegree subject
Specific requirements
English level
Final academic grade %
Agriculture with Agronomy
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (50%); Chemistry (50%); Biology 2 (55%)
65
65
Agriculture with Animal
Production Science
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (50%); Chemistry (50%); Biology 2 (55%)
65
65
Agriculture with Farm Business
Management
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (50%); Chemistry (50%); Biology 2 (55%)
65
65
Animal Science
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (50%); Chemistry (50%); Biology 1 (60%); Biology 2 (60%)
65
65
Applied Plant Science
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (50%); Chemistry (50%); Biology 2 (55%)
65
65
Biochemistry**
BSc (Hons)*
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
65
Biology (Cellular and Molecular Biology)
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65
65
Biology (Ecology and Conservation)
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65
65
Biology
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65
65
Biomedical Genetics**
BSc (Hons)*
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
65
Biomedical Sciences**
BSc (Hons)*
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
65
Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
BSc (Hons)*
Mathematics and Statistics (60%); Chemistry (60%)
65
55
Chemistry
BSc (Hons)*
Mathematics and Statistics (60%); Chemistry (60%)
65
55
Environmental Science
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%)
65
65
Food and Human Nutrition
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (60%); Biology 1 (65%); Biology 2 (65%)
65
65
Food Business Management and Marketing
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (50%); Chemistry (50%); Biology 2 (55%)
65
65
Marine Biology and Oceanography
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (60%); Biology 2 (60%)
65
60
Marine Biology
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (60%); Biology 2 (60%)
65
60
Marine Zoology
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (60%); Biology 2 (60%)
65
60
Medical Science (Deferred choice)**
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
65
Nutrition with Food Marketing
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (60%); Biology 1 (65%); Biology 2 (65%)
65
65
Pharmacology**
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
65
Pharmacy**
MPharm (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
65
Physiological Sciences**
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
65
Psychology and Biology**
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (60%); Two other different science subjects (60%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
55
Psychology and Nutrition
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (60%); Chemistry (60%); Biology 1 (65%); Biology 2 (65%)
65
65
Psychology and Sport and Exercise Science**
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (60%); Two other different science subjects (60%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
60
Psychology**
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (60%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
65
Sport and Exercise Science**
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65 with 65 in all
subskills
65
Zoology
BSc (Hons)
Mathematics and Statistics (55%); Chemistry (55%); Biology 1 (70%); Biology 2 (70%)
65
65
7th
in the UK for Food Science
(The Times and The Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2017)
Top 10
in the UK for Biomedical Sciences
(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017)
Prepare to progress to a degree at Newcastle University: