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 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 A in Chemistry and B or above in at least one other science or mathematics subject. Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics. Find out more about contextual admissions . 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 consider the National Extended Diploma in Applied Science with grades DDD. Please note that acceptability is dependent upon completing specific modules. The Biomedical Sciences pathway is not suitable for entry. The Analytical and Forensic Science pathway is suitable, but the following specific modules must be completed: Group A optional units must include: - Applications of Inorganic Chemistry - Applications of Organic Chemistry Group B optional units must include: - Industrial Chemical Reactions We highly recommend students take the module in Practical Chemical Analysis in Group A. The Physical Science pathway is suitable, but following specific modules must be completed: Group A optional units must include: - Applications of Inorganic Chemistry Industrial Chemical Reactions Group B optional units must include: - Applications of Organic Chemistry We highly recommend students take the module in Practical Chemical Analysis in Group A.

Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances. In general, we require 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3, which must include a minimum of 15 credits in Chemistry and 15 credits in another science (mathematics, physics or biology). All 45 graded credits must be at Distinction grade.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers with grades AAB, including A in Chemistry and B or above in at least one other science or mathematics subject. Or Two Advanced Highers with grade A in Chemistry and grade B in one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AA 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 consider the National Diploma in Applied Science with grades DD when taken with a science A-level, preferably Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology, with grade A. Please note that acceptability is dependent upon completing specific modules. Please refer to subject-specific criteria for the Extended Diploma in Applied Science above.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma in any subject for entry with grade D when taken with two A-levels with grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.

We consider the National Extended Certificate in any subject for entry with grade D when taken with two A-levels with grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations: Three Advanced Highers with grades AAB, including A in Chemistry and B or above in at least one other science or mathematics subject. Or Two Advanced Highers with grade A in Chemistry and grade B in one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AA 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.

36 points overall with 6,6,6 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 would consider this qualification at grade A when taken with two A-levels at grades AA, including Chemistry and one science or mathematics subject.

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.

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, including grade 1 or 2 in the oral exam component if applicable, and grade 6/B in GCSE/iGCSE Mathematics.  GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.

We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A-levels.

We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.

We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.

We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.