Public Health Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

BBB in three subjects. Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore 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 offer you will receive. Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, any offer will be based on three A Levels, and any additional A Levels won’t be included in your offer. Any offer will normally be based on three A Levels taken in the same sitting and based on your qualification portfolio. Your offer will stipulate which subjects and the grades required. Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.

We will accept the Science, Healthcare Science and Health pathways only and require an overall grade of merit. Contextual offers do not currently apply to applicants offering T-Level qualifications.

Not accepted

We require grades ABBBB to include one of: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Further Maths, Psychology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Computer Science.

We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3). The specific course requirements are: of the 45 credits at level 3, 30 must be at Distinction grade and the remaining 15 credits at merit grade. Also, 30 of the 45 level 3 credits must be in science or health-science related subjects. You must also have GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above. We no longer accept equivalents to GCSE for English and Maths. We also consider other factors on an individual basis, such as additional educational achievements, life experience and work related skills.

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including at least five GCSEs at minimum grade C/4, including at least a Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of  our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications  or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School/Department for clarification.

We require grades ABBBB to include one of: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics, Further Maths, Psychology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Applied Science, Computer Science.

We consider the National Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma with grades DD alongside an A-level at grade B. Either the National Diploma or the A-level must be in a science or health-related subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Science or Health and Social Care.

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. 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.

We consider the Technical Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD alongside an A-level at grade B. Either the Technical Diploma or the A-level must be in a science or health-related subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Science or Health and Social Care.

We require 32 points overall with grades 5,5,5 in higher level subjects. We will consider a number of other comparable qualifications, studied in the UK and internationally. If you have any queries about your particular qualification, please email ug.publichealth@manchester.ac.uk

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject (Health and Social Care, or Applied Science ). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Diploma with grades DDD. One-third of the units undertaken must be in a science or science-related subject.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grades DD alongside two A-levels both at grade B. At least one of the A-levels should in a science or health-related subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Science or Health and Social Care.

We consider the Technical Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a relevant subject (Health and Social Care, or Applied Science). Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD. One-third of the units undertaken should be in a science or science-related subject.

We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Extended Certificate with grade D alongside two A-levels both at grade B. At least one of the A-levels should in a science or health-related subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Science or Health and Social Care.

We consider the Technical Foundation Diploma for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grades DD alongside two A-levels both at grade B. At least one of the A-levels should in a science or health-related subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Science or Health and Social Care.

We consider the Technical Extended Certificate for entry. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D alongside two A-levels both at grade B. At least one of the A-levels should in a science or health-related subject such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Applied Science or Health and Social Care.

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 for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate is Grade B and two A-levels at grade BB, normally including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science. GCSEs must include English Language and Maths at a minimum of Grade C or 4 or above.