Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
AAA including Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Chemistry.
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: AAB including Mathematics and either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science.
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 consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Electrical and Electronic with grades D*DD including Distinction in Further Engineering Mathematics. This should be in combination with a grade B in A-level Mathematics.
Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances.
Our standard academic requirements include 60 credits in an engineering related subject, with 45 credits at Level 3 with a Distinction grade. A minimum of 15 credits must be in Mathematics. Students are also required to have a grade A in A-level Mathematics with a pure element.
We normally require grades AAABB in Scottish Highers, including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry. In addition, Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:
Three Advanced Highers AAA ( including Advanced Highers Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics for Mechanics)
or
Two Advanced Highers AA (including Advanced Highers Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics for Mechanics) , plus two Highers AA in two different academic subjects.
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).
English Language not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade B / Intermediate 2 grade B / Standard Grade 2).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic Department (s) you plan to apply to.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Grades D*D, in combination with grade A in A-level Mathematics. If you are studying the general Engineering stream, please contact the admissions office to request a full list of the units we require.
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry in any subject provided it is in combination with two A-levels. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade D plus two A-levels at grades AA including A in Mathematics and A in any of the following: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry in any subject at D provided it is in combination with two GCE A Levels at grades AA including A in Mathematics and A in any of the following: Physics, Electronics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Further Mathematics.
We normally require grades AAABB in Scottish Highers, including Mathematics and either Physics or Chemistry. In addition, Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:
Three Advanced Highers AAA ( including Advanced Highers Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics for Mechanics)
or
Two Advanced Highers AA (including Advanced Highers Mathematics and either Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics for Mechanics) , plus two Highers AA in two different academic subjects.
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).
English Language not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade B / Intermediate 2 grade B / Standard Grade 2).
If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Academic Department (s) you plan to apply to.
36 points overall with 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects, including 6 in Mathematics, 6 in Physics or Chemistry, and 6 in one other Higher Level subject.
For this programme of study we will accept: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and requires two A Levels including Maths and one Science subject 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.
D3 in three Principal subjects, including Mathematics and either Physics, Further Mathematics or Chemistry.
We also consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A-level subjects, in three distinct subjects.
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.
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically five GCSEs/iGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade B/6 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Grade C/4 in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics.
GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
Students eligible for a contextual offer will be required to evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/5.
We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering with grades D*DD, in combination with a grade B in A-level Mathematics.
We consider the Cambridge Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering with grades DD in combination with a grade A in A level Mathematics.
We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry with Grades DD, in combination with grade A in A-level Mathematics and Grade A in either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Chemistry.
We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate for entry in any subject at grade D provided it is in combination with two A levels at grades AA including A in Mathematics and A in either Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Chemistry.
The University recognises a number of foundation programmes as suitable for entry to this undergraduate programme:
Applicants completing the Northern Consortium (NCUK) International Foundation Year or INTO Manchester International Foundation in Science and Engineering are required to achieve A*AA including Mathematics and either Physics or Further Mathematics, and an EAP score of A.
A good performance in local examinations before starting the foundation year, particularly in mathematics and physical science, is also required. You are also encouraged to apply prior to the UCAS equal consideration deadline.
Applicants studying other Foundation programmes should contact the academic School 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) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 overall with no sub-test below 6.5 or equivalent and 7.0 in writing or equivalent |
We also accept the following:
-GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade B/6
-IELTS 7.0 overall with no sub-test below 6.5 or equivalent and 7.0 in writing or equivalent.
-TOEFL iBT 100, 25 in Writing and no subscore below 22
-An acceptable equivalent qualification.
Students eligible for a contextual offer will be required to evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/5.