Newcastle University Applicant Thread 2026
The Official Newcastle University 2026 Applicant Thread
Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Newcastle for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Newcastle!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Newcastle do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Newcastle specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
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Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Newcastle for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Newcastle!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Newcastle do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Newcastle specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
You can find a directory linking to all of the other university applicant threads here
Website:
General TSR rules (read before posting in this thread):
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links along with any social media contact details both in this thread and via PM. Such posts will be caught by our automatic system and removed.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Be kind and supportive to each other
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Reply 1
Hi everyone! 👋
This thread/group is for all students who are thinking/applied for Newcastle University 2026 entry. Whether you have questions about:
Courses & modules
Accommodation & campus life
UK student lifestyle & clubs
Applications, offers, or deadlines
Personal Statement, Reference letter issue
…or just want to chat with fellow applicants, you’re in the right place!
This thread/group is for all students who are thinking/applied for Newcastle University 2026 entry. Whether you have questions about:
Courses & modules
Accommodation & campus life
UK student lifestyle & clubs
Applications, offers, or deadlines
Personal Statement, Reference letter issue
…or just want to chat with fellow applicants, you’re in the right place!
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by Maurice38Hi everyone! 👋
This thread/group is for all students who are thinking/applied for Newcastle University 2026 entry. Whether you have questions about:
Courses & modules
Accommodation & campus life
UK student lifestyle & clubs
Applications, offers, or deadlines
Personal Statement, Reference letter issue
…or just want to chat with fellow applicants, you’re in the right place!
This thread/group is for all students who are thinking/applied for Newcastle University 2026 entry. Whether you have questions about:
Courses & modules
Accommodation & campus life
UK student lifestyle & clubs
Applications, offers, or deadlines
Personal Statement, Reference letter issue
…or just want to chat with fellow applicants, you’re in the right place!
I've merged your thread with the official applicant thread for Newcastle so that questions don't split across two threads.
Reply 3
Hey, im currently looking at newcastle and I am considering doing the foundation year in Engineering and then moving into their brand new aerospace engineering course!
Is it risky to take a brand new course? If so are there any tips as someone has to be first obviously
Is it risky to take a brand new course? If so are there any tips as someone has to be first obviously
Reply 4
That's a good idea😃👍🏻
Reply 5
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by nrLooleeHey, im currently looking at newcastle and I am considering doing the foundation year in Engineering and then moving into their brand new aerospace engineering course!
Is it risky to take a brand new course? If so are there any tips as someone has to be first obviously
Is it risky to take a brand new course? If so are there any tips as someone has to be first obviously
Since you'll be among the very first students,you won't get people from older years for ask for advice or reviews. You won't have a clear cut idea about whether it's Fully aligned with job market needs...tho new courses are usually designed to match the new trends or upcoming industry skills,Id suggest go and ask at open days about industry link or internships.
Reply 6
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by nrLooleeHey, im currently looking at newcastle and I am considering doing the foundation year in Engineering and then moving into their brand new aerospace engineering course!
Is it risky to take a brand new course? If so are there any tips as someone has to be first obviously
Is it risky to take a brand new course? If so are there any tips as someone has to be first obviously
Hi @nrLoolee,
Newcastle and the North East has a long and rich history of engineering research and innovation which you can find out about here.
Whilst our Aerospace Engineering undergraduate degrees are launching in September 2026, we have already been teaching roughly 80% of a typical Aerospace degree for many years.
To enquire about how the School of Engineering are preparing to deliver these degrees please contact: [email protected]
Hana
Reply 7
Original post
by Evil HomerThe Official Newcastle University 2026 Applicant Thread
Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Newcastle for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Newcastle!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Newcastle do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Newcastle specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
You can find a directory linking to all of the other university applicant threads here
Website:
General TSR rules (read before posting in this thread):
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links along with any social media contact details both in this thread and via PM. Such posts will be caught by our automatic system and removed.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Be kind and supportive to each other
You may be watching this thread automatically because of the details you gave us when you registered. To unwatch this thread just hit the unwatch button at the top of the page.
Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to Newcastle for 2026!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding Newcastle!
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at Newcastle do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why Newcastle specifically?
5) Will you be attending any Open Days?
6) How are you feeling about starting University?
7) Other unis you're interested in?
You can find a directory linking to all of the other university applicant threads here
Website:
General TSR rules (read before posting in this thread):
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links along with any social media contact details both in this thread and via PM. Such posts will be caught by our automatic system and removed.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Be kind and supportive to each other
You may be watching this thread automatically because of the details you gave us when you registered. To unwatch this thread just hit the unwatch button at the top of the page.
Good afternoon, I’m an aspiring pharmacist who sat his a levels last summer and achieved grades BCC. I am currently studying the science extended degree foundation year offered by the university of Huddersfield. However I’m interested in studying pharmacy at NCL and I am eligible for the partners programme but my achieved grade is one grade under the partners offer, is it still worth applying given my circumstances?
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by AnonymousGood afternoon, I’m an aspiring pharmacist who sat his a levels last summer and achieved grades BCC. I am currently studying the science extended degree foundation year offered by the university of Huddersfield. However I’m interested in studying pharmacy at NCL and I am eligible for the partners programme but my achieved grade is one grade under the partners offer, is it still worth applying given my circumstances?
You need to speak to admissions as foundation years are not usually accepted by other unis - they are designed for you to be able to progress to the degree course at the same university. Why not study pharmacy at Huddersfield? Future employers won't care where you studied the degree.
Reply 9
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by normawYou need to speak to admissions as foundation years are not usually accepted by other unis - they are designed for you to be able to progress to the degree course at the same university. Why not study pharmacy at Huddersfield? Future employers won't care where you studied the degree.
Thanks for the help, I have been in contact however I’m now looking to resit my a levels and then reapply as it would give me a greater chance of success
Reply 10
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by AnonymousGood afternoon, I’m an aspiring pharmacist who sat his a levels last summer and achieved grades BCC. I am currently studying the science extended degree foundation year offered by the university of Huddersfield. However I’m interested in studying pharmacy at NCL and I am eligible for the partners programme but my achieved grade is one grade under the partners offer, is it still worth applying given my circumstances?
To check if we would consider your foundation programme for our Pharmacy MPharm Honours programme, please fill in our enquiry form and provide the following:
· A copy of your foundation transcript showing the modules studied and any grades obtained/predicted
· A copy of the syllabus showing the content taught in each module of your foundation programme.
Please also include details of all the qualifications that you have achieved so far, including:
· The name of the qualification (e.g. A level, BTEC, GCSE)
· The subjects/units covered
· The grades achieved and the year awarded.
Within your enquiry please confirm that you are eligible to apply through the PARTNERS Programme.
Hana
(edited 1 month ago)
Reply 11
What is the likely score cutoff (/100) for an interview for medicine at Newcastle?
Reply 12
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by AnonymousWhat is the likely score cutoff (/100) for an interview for medicine at Newcastle?
Hi, thanks for getting in touch
We are unable to advise on the likely academic score required for interview as the academic score required for interview changes depending on the scores of all applicants who apply to us in the 2025/26 admissions cycle.
We can advise though that the academic score required for interview last year was 50 out of 100 for all applicants, including contextual and PARTNERS applicants, however it is unlikely that the threshold will stay the same this year due to the threshold being dependent on the applicants who apply to us in each admissions cycle.
Hope this helps
Elliott
Reply 13
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by Newcastle UniversityHi, thanks for getting in touch
We are unable to advise on the likely academic score required for interview as the academic score required for interview changes depending on the scores of all applicants who apply to us in the 2025/26 admissions cycle.
We can advise though that the academic score required for interview last year was 50 out of 100 for all applicants, including contextual and PARTNERS applicants, however it is unlikely that the threshold will stay the same this year due to the threshold being dependent on the applicants who apply to us in each admissions cycle.
Hope this helps
Elliott
We are unable to advise on the likely academic score required for interview as the academic score required for interview changes depending on the scores of all applicants who apply to us in the 2025/26 admissions cycle.
We can advise though that the academic score required for interview last year was 50 out of 100 for all applicants, including contextual and PARTNERS applicants, however it is unlikely that the threshold will stay the same this year due to the threshold being dependent on the applicants who apply to us in each admissions cycle.
Hope this helps
Elliott
What about the threshold to get an offer post-interview ?
Reply 14
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by yousif mahmoudWhat about the threshold to get an offer post-interview ?
Hi @yousif mahmoud, thanks for getting in touch
Unfortunately our Medical Admissions Team have not reported the threshold required for an offer for entry into the 2025 academic year.
Elliott
Reply 15
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by yousif mahmoudWhat about the threshold to get an offer post-interview ?
Alright thank you anyway
Around what time can we expect to know if we will be invited to interview or not
And around what time are offers/rejections likely to come post-interview
Reply 16
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by AnonymousWhat is the likely score cutoff (/100) for an interview for medicine at Newcastle?
Last year it was 50 out of 100 points.
Reply 17
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by mitserLast year it was 50 out of 100 points.
Do you think it is possible it is going up? I’ve heard Newcastle usually takes really high UCAT scorers like above 7th decile, but I only got 1920 (56th percentile), which gets me 12 points, and my GCSEs I think gets me 40 if it’s the top 8 GCSEs, unless they require Eng lang or Eng lit, in which I had a grade 8. So I would be 52 or maybe 51, which would be above last year’s cutoff. I also got B1 but I think that only helps at interview stage?
Reply 18
Hey everyone!
How are you all feeling? Is anyone applying for any courses with an early deadline (October 15th)? It’s a week to go, so just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling 😄
If you need some help with your personal statement, we have a whole forum dedicated to your questions (just don't post any part of your statement!), and some example statements in our PS library.
What are your main questions?
If you're not applying early, have you started looking around at booking any open days yet? If so, how are they going? Have you visited Newcastle yet?
Good luck everyone
How are you all feeling? Is anyone applying for any courses with an early deadline (October 15th)? It’s a week to go, so just wanted to check in and see how you're feeling 😄
If you need some help with your personal statement, we have a whole forum dedicated to your questions (just don't post any part of your statement!), and some example statements in our PS library.
What are your main questions?
If you're not applying early, have you started looking around at booking any open days yet? If so, how are they going? Have you visited Newcastle yet?
Good luck everyone
Original post
by Maurice38Hi everyone! 👋
This thread/group is for all students who are thinking/applied for Newcastle University 2026 entry. Whether you have questions about:
Courses & modules
Accommodation & campus life
UK student lifestyle & clubs
Applications, offers, or deadlines
Personal Statement, Reference letter issue
…or just want to chat with fellow applicants, you’re in the right place!
This thread/group is for all students who are thinking/applied for Newcastle University 2026 entry. Whether you have questions about:
Courses & modules
Accommodation & campus life
UK student lifestyle & clubs
Applications, offers, or deadlines
Personal Statement, Reference letter issue
…or just want to chat with fellow applicants, you’re in the right place!
Original post
by nrLooleeHey, im currently looking at newcastle and I am considering doing the foundation year in Engineering and then moving into their brand new aerospace engineering course!
Is it risky to take a brand new course? If so are there any tips as someone has to be first obviously
Is it risky to take a brand new course? If so are there any tips as someone has to be first obviously
Original post
by AnonymousGood afternoon, I’m an aspiring pharmacist who sat his a levels last summer and achieved grades BCC. I am currently studying the science extended degree foundation year offered by the university of Huddersfield. However I’m interested in studying pharmacy at NCL and I am eligible for the partners programme but my achieved grade is one grade under the partners offer, is it still worth applying given my circumstances?
Original post
by AnonymousWhat is the likely score cutoff (/100) for an interview for medicine at Newcastle?
Original post
by mitserLast year it was 50 out of 100 points.
Original post
by maya_hilletjeDo you think it is possible it is going up? I’ve heard Newcastle usually takes really high UCAT scorers like above 7th decile, but I only got 1920 (56th percentile), which gets me 12 points, and my GCSEs I think gets me 40 if it’s the top 8 GCSEs, unless they require Eng lang or Eng lit, in which I had a grade 8. So I would be 52 or maybe 51, which would be above last year’s cutoff. I also got B1 but I think that only helps at interview stage?
Reply 19
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by yousif mahmoudAlright thank you anyway
Around what time can we expect to know if we will be invited to interview or not
And around what time are offers/rejections likely to come post-interview
Around what time can we expect to know if we will be invited to interview or not
And around what time are offers/rejections likely to come post-interview
Hi @yousif mahmoud, thanks for getting back in touch
No specific date has been set yet as to when invites to interview will be sent out for our Medicine and Surgery programme, but we expect it to be from the end of November, with interviews taking place in December and January. Please note that invites to interview are often sent out in batches so please do not be concerned if you do not receive an invite to interview straight away.
In terms of decisions on applications, these are typically sent out in March or April.
Hope this helps
Elliott
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