Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] [Biosciences] From Newcastle University

Academic Eligibility:

• Students should have a high school degreAAB including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and 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 higher level.
• International Baccalaureate 34 points with Mathematics at Higher Level grade 6. Physics required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher 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.