Entrance Requirements For: H300

A Levels

ABB including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element.

GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at A or AS level.

Scottish Qualifications

ABB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or another Mathematics.

Higher Physics or Chemistry required at grade B if not offered at Advanced Higher. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate

32 points with Mathematics and at least one of Physics or Chemistry at Higher Level grade 5 or above. Physics required at Standard Level grade 5 or above if not offered at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Candidates will normally only be considered for foundation year entry. Applications will be considered on an individual basis.

Access Qualifications

In a relevant area of engineering or physical science. Must include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. At least 15 level 3 credits must be in mathematics (including differential and integral calculus). GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3,M2,M2 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics, and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Further Mathematics.

GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at a higher level.

PARTNERS - A Levels

BCC including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or Further Mathematics, but excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Physics or Dual Award Science (minimum grade B or 6) required if Physics not offered at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle University’s supported entry route for students from schools and colleges in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

PARTNERS - Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambri

Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements.

PARTNERS - Scots Quals

BBC at Advanced Higher including Mathematics and at least one of Physics, Chemistry or another Mathematics. Higher Physics or Chemistry required at grade B if not offered at Advanced Higher. Two Highers at the required grade (in different subjects to those offered at Advanced Higher) may replace a third Advanced Higher. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technic

Candidates will be considered for Foundation Year entry only. Please see Engineering with Foundation Year for specific entrance requirements.

Extended Project Qualification

We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.

Foundation Year

If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, you can take a Mechanical Engineering Foundation Year:

This will provide you with the knowledge you need to progress to one of our three- or four-year Mechanical Engineering degrees.

Information for All Students

We welcome applications from all able and motivated students, regardless of your formal qualifications. We consider every aspect of your application and believe it important to talk face to face with every good applicant, wherever possible.

UK Qualifications