Entrance Requirements For: F3F5

A Levels

AAB or A*BB including Mathematics and Physics, and excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking. For all grades: Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels require a pass in the practical element.

Scottish Qualifications

AB at Advanced Higher including Mathematics.  Physics is preferred at Advanced Higher, but we are willing to consider applications from candidates offering Higher Physics alongside Advanced Highers in Mathematics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Design and Manufacture, Engineering Science or Mathematics of Mechanics, on a case-by-case basis.

Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

International Baccalaureate

34 points with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level grade 6 or above.

Irish Leaving Certificate

Candidates will be considered on an individual basis.

Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits at distinction including Mathematical Studies and Physics and 15 level 3 credits at Merit. A Newcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entry course may also be required.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, M2 in Principal Subjects including Mathematics and Physics.

PARTNERS - A Levels

BBC or ACC including Mathematics and Physics, and excluding General Studies. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A levels, we require a pass in the practical element.  

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 on an individual basis.

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 - Scots Quals

BC at Advanced Higher including Mathematics.  Physics is preferred at Advanced Higher, but we are willing to consider applications from candidates offering Higher Physics alongside Advanced Highers in Mathematics and one of Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Design and Manufacture, Engineering Science or Mathematics of Mechanics, on a case-by-case basis. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.

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.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technic

Candidates will be considered on an individual basis.