Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A*AA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.
If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAA), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option.
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: AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.
If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAB, including A in Chemistry), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option.
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.
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:
Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Or
Two Advanced Highers with grades AA in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AB in additional 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 the Department Admissions Team.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:
Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Or
Two Advanced Highers with grades AA in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AB in additional 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 the Department Admissions Team.
37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
We will accept Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and usually requires two A-levels, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject, or equivalent to 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 strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Departments may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
D2, D3, D3 in Principal subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.
If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically a minimum of five GCSEs/iGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least grade 4/C in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and grade 6/B in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics.
GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
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 in are required to achieve grades A*AA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject, and grade B in English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
Applicants completing the NCUK International Foundation Programme are required to achieve A*AA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject, and grade B in English for Academic Purposes (EAP).
Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the Department Admissions Team to check if their 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 no less than 6.0 in any component |
TOEFL (iBT) | 90 | 90 overall with no subscore below 20 |
We will also accept:
GCSE/IGCSE: Grade C/4
NCUK EAP: Grade B with no component below Grade C
Academic PTE: 70 overall with no component below 65