Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Marine Biology and Oceanography] From Newcastle University

Academic Eligibility:

• Students should have a high school degree AAB excluding General Studies. 

• While they are willing to consider any combination of A Level subjects (excluding General Studies), they prefer students to be studying two of the following:

  • Business Studies
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Politics/Government and Politics
  • History
  • Geography
  • Law
  • Criminology
  • Religious Education
  • Philosophy
  • English Literature/English Language
  • Languages
  • Economics
  • Accounting/Finance
  • Mathematics/Sciences (in combination with at least one of the above subjects)

• GCSE Mathematics and English (minimum grade B or 6) required if not taken at A or AS Level.

Indian Eligibility:

• Typically Newcastle recognizes an 80% average in Standard XII as comparable to AAB at A-Level.
• This can be awarded by:
  • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
  • National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)
  • Various state boards
  • Autonomous schools
• The actual grades required will vary depending on the exam board.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, tests required to study in the UK, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.