Entry requirements for University of Manchester
A-levelStudents are accepted from a wide range of educational backgrounds and all applications are considered on their individual merits. Decisions are based on the application as a whole - including the qualifications, the personal statement, and the referee's comments. The following must therefore be viewed only as general guide.Our entry requirements vary depending on the subjects being taken at A-level. Typically, we would be looking for:BBC, where a student has three relevant subjectsBBB, where a student has two relevant subjectsABB, where a student has one relevant subjectThe subjects considered to be relevant are Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Geography, and Statistics.If you are unsure whether you would be considered with your qualifications/predictions, we would encourage you to contact us before making an application.In all cases we only offer places to applicants if we are convinced that they have the academic potential and the high level of motivation that is needed to be successful on the Integrated Foundation Year and on their chosen degree programme. To help us make our decision, applicants may be asked to attend an Academic Assessment.GCSEApplicants 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, if not taken at A-level.GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.GCSE/iGCSE grade 6/B in one of Physics, Chemistry or Combined Science is also required, if not taken at A-level.International Baccalaureate32 points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level, including one of Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ are acceptable), Physics or Chemistry.If Mathematics is not studied at Higher Level, then we would require Standard Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ are acceptable) with Grade 6 or higher
Further information
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of Manchester. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.
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