Entrance Requirements For: F151

A Levels

ABB including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

Scottish Qualifications

AABBB at Higher Grade including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at a higher level. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate

32 points including Higher Level Chemistry grade 6 or above. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H1H1H2H2H3 at Higher Level including Chemistry at at least H2. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred.

Access Qualifications

30 level 3 credits at Distinction and 15 level 3 credits at Merit, to include at least 15 level 3 credits in chemistry. Credits in maths, physics and biology are also desirable.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, M2, M2 in Principal Subjects including Chemistry. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher level.

A Levels with PARTNERS

BCC including Chemistry at grade B and preferably Mathematics or another science subject. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required if not offered at a higher 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

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

PARTNERS - Scots Quals

BBBCC at Higher Grade including Chemistry at Grade B. No additional science required but Mathematics, Physics, Biology preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at a higher level. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technic