Midwifery BMid (Hon)

Not Accepted

We require Scottish Highers/ Advanced Highers at grades AABBC / ABBBB, including Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above preferably with one subject at Advanced Higher level. English Language, Mathematics and Science, 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). We also require at least five National Grade 5 qualifications (in a range of subjects) at grade B.

D:39,M:6

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with merit or distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course. The specific course requirements are 39 level 3 credits at Distinction and six level 3 credits may be at Merit. 30 level 3 credits must be in health or science subjects, and these must include human biology. You must have five GCSE subjects at grade B/5. English Language, Mathematics and Science are required subjects however we will accept these with a minimum grade of C/4 (provided you have grade B/5 in five different subjects). We do not accept equivalents to GCSE for Mathematics and English Language.

34

34 points overall with 6, 5, 5 at Higher Level. The course specific requirements are 34 points overall with three higher level subjects at grades 6, 5, 5, including Biology or Chemistry. You may also apply without science if you have 35 points, 6, 6, 5 at higher level including at least one relevant subject eg psychology, sociology or geography.

D*DD

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades D*DD with no units below merit level. A third of the units undertaken must be in science or science-related subjects.

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including five GCSES/iGCSES at Grade B or 5. These may include your English, Science and Mathematics. English Language, Mathematics and Science are required at GCSE/iGCSE level with a minimum Grade of

D*D

We consider the National Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades D*D, with no units below merit level plus an A-level in Biology or Chemistry at Grade B.

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

D*D

We consider the Technical Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades D*D plus an additional A-level at grade A/B, which must include Biology or Chemistry.

D*DD

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades D*DD with a third of the units undertaken in science or science-related subjects.

We require Scottish Highers/ Advanced Highers at grades AABBC / ABBBB, including Biology or Chemistry at grade B or above preferably with one subject at Advanced Higher level. English Language, Mathematics and Science, 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). We also require at least five National Grade 5 qualifications (in a range of subjects) at grade B.

We consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A-level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall is taken. Candidates taking Pre-U principal subjects in conjunction with A-levels are expected to achieve a combination of D3, M2, M2 in the Pre-U and ABB at A-level in three distinct subjects. Subjects must include biology, chemistry or applied science. If studying a related subject such as psychology, sociology or health and social care, but not studying biology or chemistry, students are expected to achieve a mix of D3 D3 M2 or AAB grades at A-level. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Admissions office.

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 Schools 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.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate, and usually requires two A-levels or equivalent to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be two A-levels at grades AB including Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science and not including General Studies, or two A-levels at grades AA including a relevant subject (eg Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care) and not including General Studies. If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Admissions office.

D*

D

We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D* plus two A-levels at grades B/B which must include Biology or Chemistry or National Extended Certificate grade D, plus 2 A-levels at grades A/B, which must include Biology or Chemistry.

Not Accepted

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (BTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades D*D or DD plus two additional A-levels at grade A/B, which must include Biology or Chemistry.

D*D

DD

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades D*D or DD plus two A-levels at grades A/B which must include Biology or Chemistry.

D*

D

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course (CTEC Health and Social Care). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D*, plus two A-levels at grades B/B, which must include Biology or Chemistry or Technical Extended Certificate grade D plus two A-levels at grades A/B which must include Biology or Chemistry.

A,B,B

AAB- ABB ABB including a science such as Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science. Applicants who are not studying biology or chemistry A-level may apply if they are studying another relevant subject, such as Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care. A typical offer for applicants studying a related subject not including biology or chemistry is set at AAB. Please contact the Admissions office to ask about other relevant subjects. If you receive an offer from us but have not previously studied human biology, we may recommend that you do some human biology reading prior to commencing the course.

We will accept the Health pathway only and require an overall grade of Distinction.