Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology

AAA-AAB:

• AAB including two core sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics, or:
• AAA including one core science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths) and one of the following subjects: Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Physical Education.
  Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels; Further Mathematics is not considered alongside Mathematics and Human Biology is not considered alongside Biology.

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, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.

We consider the National Extended Diploma in Applied Science with grades DDD for entry when it is taken with one core science A-level with grade A (i.e. Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics).

Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances.

In general, we require 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3, which must include a minimum of 15 credits in Biology and 15 credits in Chemistry. All 45 graded credits must be at Distinction grade.

We may also consider applications from applicants whose course has allowed only 12 credits at Level 3 in Biology, with the remaining three credits at Level 3 with Distinction in Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.

We require grades AABBB (including two science core subjects) together with grade A in Advanced Higher Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics. If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and Mathematics at Higher Level.

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

We consider the National Diploma in Applied Science with grades DD for entry when it is taken with two A-levels including grade A in a core science (see list above) and a minimum of grade B in any other subject.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma in any subject with grade D* for entry when it is taken with two core science A-levels (minimum AA/AB required).

We consider the National Extended Certificate in any subject with grade D* for entry when it is taken with two core science A-levels (minimum AB required).

We require grades AABBB (including two science core subjects) together with grade A in Advanced Higher Chemistry, Biology, Physics or Mathematics. If you have not studied National 5 qualifications, we would expect you to have studied English and Mathematics at Higher Level.

36 - 35 points overall. 6, 6, 6 to 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry, but can include Physics, Geography, Psychology or Mathematics (AA and AI are both considered).

Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (replacing the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate from September 2023)

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 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.

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including at least five GCSEs at minimum grade 6/B, including English Language and Mathematics. If an applicant has a grade 5/C in either English Language or Mathematics, but has a grade 6/B in the other subject, we would advise they still apply. 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 consider the Cambridge Level 3 Technicals (except the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate) with grade D or above for entry when it is taken with two core science A-levels (minimum AB required).

We consider the Cambridge Level 3 Technicals (except the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate) with grade D or above for entry when it is taken with two core science A-levels (minimum AB required).

We consider the Cambridge Level 3 Technicals (except the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate) with grade D* or above for entry when it is taken with two science A-levels (minimum AA/AB required).

We consider the Cambridge Level 3 Technicals (except the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Certificate) with grade D* or above for entry when it is taken with two core science A-levels (minimum AA/AB required).