Earth and Planetary Sciences with Industrial Experience

AAB, including at least one science subject.

Subjects considered to be science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Geology, Environmental Science, and Geography.

If Geography is the only science subject being taken, the offer will typically specify an A in Geography and applicants may first be required to attend an interview online or in person to assess their suitability for the course.

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: ABB, including at least one science subject.

Subjects considered to be science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Geology, Environmental Science, and Geography.

If Geography is the only science subject being taken, the offer will typically specify an A in Geography and applicants may first be required to attend an interview online or in person to assess their suitability for the course.

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.

We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Applied Science National Extended Diploma with grades DDD, which must include distinctions in all mandatory science units.

Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances. In general, we require an Access to HE Diploma in Science with 60 credits overall, including 45 graded credits at Level 3, with a minimum of 39 credits at Distinction, 15 of which must be in a science, and the remaining 6 credits at Merit.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:

Three Advanced Highers with grades ABB, including at least one science subject. 

Or 

Two Advanced Highers with grades AB, including at least one science subject, and two Highers with grades AB 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 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 for entry provided it is in a subject relevant to the chosen course.

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Diploma in Applied Science with grades DD when taken with one science A-level at grade A.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma in any subject with grade D when taken with two A-levels at grades AB, including at least one science subject or grade M when taken with two A-levels at grades AA, including at least one science subject.

We consider the National Extended Certificate in any subject with grade D when taken with two A-levels with grades AA, including at least one science subject.

Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:

Three Advanced Highers with grades ABB, including at least one science subject. 

Or 

Two Advanced Highers with grades AB, including at least one science subject, and two Highers with grades AB 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 Admissions Team.

35 points overall with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including at least one science 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/WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales qualification.

We would usually require two A-levels, including at least one science subject, or equivalent to be taken alongside this qualification.

The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-level entry requirements.

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, if applicable. 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.

D3, D3, M1 in Principal subjects, including at least one science subject.

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, and specific subject and grade requirements are met.

The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.

If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically a minimum of five GCSE/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.

GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Diploma with grades DDD, plus one science A-level with grade A.

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Diploma with grades DD, plus one science A-level at grade A.

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Foundation Diploma with grade DD when taken with two A-levels at grades AB, including at least one science subject or grade MM when taken with two A-levels at grades AA, including at least one science subject.

Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Technical Extended Certificate with grade D when taken with two A-levels with grades AA, including at least one science subject.