Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
AAB including two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking A-level Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
Typical Contextual Offer: ABB including two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. If you are not taking A-level Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required. Find out more about contextual admissions .
If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below
Contextual offers are available for applicants who:
live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and
live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and
have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years.
See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.
We will consider the National Extended Diploma for entry to our programme, provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances.
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.
The specific course requirements are normally: Access to HE Diploma in Science or Engineering - Pass 60 credits overall with 45 credits awarded at Level 3, 30 credits must be awarded at Distinction and 15 at Merit in an academic subject. This must include modules on Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Level 3. If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
We normally require grades AABBB in Scottish Highers. In addition:
Two Scottish Advanced Highers in two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry at AA plus two Highers at BB (any subjects)
English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
We will consider the National Diploma for entry to our programme, provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A-level at grade B in a required subject.
If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will only consider the National Foundation Diploma in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the National Foundation Diploma must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade D/M plus an additional level 3 qualification such as A-levels at grades AA/AB.
The two A-level subjects must include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will only consider the National Extended Certificate in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the National Extended Certificate must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D plus an additional level 3 qualification such as A-levels at grades AB.
The two A-level subjects must include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.
We normally require grades AABBB in Scottish Highers. In addition:
Two Scottish Advanced Highers in two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry at AA plus two Highers at BB (any subjects)
English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C / Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.
35 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including two subjects from Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
We will accept Mathematics: analysis and approaches only at HL as one of the HL subject specific requirements.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and usually requires two A-levels or equivalentto be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-level entry requirements.
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your application.
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science.
GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.
We will consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry to our programme provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD.
If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will consider the Technical Diploma for entry to our programme provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course and the modules taken cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Cambridge Level 3 Technical Diploma with grades DD plus an additional level 3 qualification such as an A-level at grade B in a required subject.
If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will only consider the Technical Foundation Diploma in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the Technical Foundation Diploma must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Cambridge Level 3 Technical Foundation Diploma with at least grades MM plus an additional level 3 qualification such as A-levels at grades AB.
The two A-level subjects must include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
We will only consider the Technical Extended Certificate in conjunction with A-levels. The combination of A-levels and the Technical Extended Certificate must cover sufficient material in Mathematics and Science.
Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Cambridge Level 3 Technical Extended Certificate with grade D plus an additional level 3 qualification such as A-levels at grades AB.
The two A-level subjects must include two from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
If you are not taking a stand-alone qualification in Mathematics, Grade 7/A at GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics is required.
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact us.
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme:
Applicants completing the INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester international foundation programme are required to achieve AAB (to include two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) and an EAP score of Grade C (with nothing below a D) .
INTO Manchester in partnership with The University of Manchester students are required to attend an interview.
Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation year are required to achieve AAB (to include two subjects from Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry) and an EAP score of Grade C (with nothing below a D) .
Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact us to check if your qualification is recognised for entry to this programme and for specific entry requirements.
Additional entry requirements
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no sub-skill below 6.0 |
TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | 90 overall with 22 in writing and no sub-skill below 20. We do not accept TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition. |
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is:
GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C/4.
An acceptable equivalent qualification.
Please note that if you hold English as a second language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.
Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level.
Acceptable English Language Qualifications
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/