MBBS Medicine and Surgery at Newcastle University

Entry requirements

A levels: AAA including Biology or Chemistry plus one of Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Mathematics, Statistics or Physics. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A-Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. The following A levels will not be accepted - General Studies; Use of Mathematics; World Development; Communication and Culture; and Critical Thinking. Applicants ideally should have achieved the necessary A Level grades at the first attempt as an indicator that they will be able to manage the intensity of the course. Newcastle University recognises that sometimes circumstances mean that students underperform. As a result, we allow a subject to be repeated once if a subject is being undertaken for a second time after further study the expectation is of a higher level of performance, the grade requirement from the University will also increase by a grade eg A to A*. As our entry requirements have recently changed, for 2027 and 2028 entry we will consider applicants who are not studying science subjects. IB: A minimum of 36 points with Higher Level Biology or Chemistry plus another Higher Level from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics and including a minimum of grade 5 in all subjects. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level including Biology or Chemistry plus one from Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: This is not an accepted entry qualification for this course.