A*,A,A A*AA including Mathematics, Physics, and one other subject.
As practical skills are a crucial part of science education, you are required to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this will likely be made explicit in the offers received.
Typical Contextual Offer: AAA in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject. Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations:
- Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics
- Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AA in additional subjects
Where English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3). We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall and at least 45 at Level 3), with a Distinction in Mathematics and Physics modules.
The specific requirements are: 45 graded credits at Level 3, with a minimum of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 at Merit.
You should also have achieved a Distinction in both Mathematics and Physics modules, which we may request a copy of.
Kindly note, we also require A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 37 37 points overall with 7, 6, 6 at Higher level in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject.
We also accept:
- Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches
- Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDD We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*. GCSE/National 4/National 5 Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education.
Typically this is five GCSEs/iGCSEs, including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy - equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/iGCSE English Language and Mathematics.
Kindly note, GCSE/iGCSE E Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DD We consider the National Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*. AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester. OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma DD We consider the Technical Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma DDD We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grades DDD, plus A-Level Mathematics at Grade A*. Scottish Advanced Highers are usually required in one of the following two combinations:
- Three Advanced Highers with Grades AAA, including Mathematics and Physics
- Two Advanced Highers with Grades AA, including Mathematics and Physics, alongside two Highers with Grades AA in additional subjects
Where English Language and Mathematics are not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher, they must have been achieved at SCQF Level 5 (minimum National 5 Grade C/Intermediate 2 Grade C/Standard Grade Credit level Grade 3). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal D2,D3,D3 We require Grades D2, D3, D3 in principal subjects, including Mathematics and Physics.
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 opportunity it provides applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, please note a GPR qualification will not form part of your offer conditions. The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunity it provides 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. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, and consider this alongside two A-Levels or equivalent.
We require Grade A in the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, plus A*A in A-Level Mathematics and Physics. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) D We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D, plus A-Levels Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) D Grades D in a relevant subject plus A level Maths and Physics at Grade A. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D,D We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A. OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma DD We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate D We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry, provided it is in a relevant subject. We require Grade D plus A-Levels in Mathematics and Physics at Grade A*A. |