Chemistry

AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.

Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.

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.

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.

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

Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.

Typical Contextual Offer: AAB, including A in Chemistry and B or above in at least one other science or mathematics subject.

Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.

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.

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.

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

Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements.

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

Three Advanced Highers with grades AAB, including A in Chemistry and B or above in at least one other science or mathematics subject.

Or

Two Advanced Highers with grade A in Chemistry and grade B in one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AA 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 Department Admissions Team.

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

We require successful completion of a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.

The specific course requirements are 60 credits overall, with 45 graded credits at Level 3, including a minimum of 15 credits in Chemistry and 15 credits in another science/mathematics subject. All 45 graded credits must be at Distinction grade.

Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, and Mathematics.

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

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, including grade 1 or 2 in the oral exam component if applicable, and grade 6/B in GCSE/IGCSE 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.

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

Three Advanced Highers with grades AAB, including A in Chemistry and B or above in at least one other science or mathematics subject.

Or

Two Advanced Highers with grade A in Chemistry and grade B in one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AA 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 Department Admissions Team.

We consider the National Diploma in Applied Science with grades DD when taken with a science A Level, preferably Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology, with grade A.

Please note that acceptability is dependent upon completing specific modules. Please refer to subject-specific criteria for the Extended Diploma in Applied Science above.

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 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.

We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A Levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.

36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.

Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, and Mathematics. We will accept Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.

We do not consider the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) for entry onto our undergraduate programmes.

We welcome and recognise the value of the Baccalaureate Wales and accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales.

We would consider this qualification at grade A when taken with two A Levels at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.

For applicants who have studied the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (pre-2023), this qualification will still be accepted in lieu of one A Level (normally the lowest A Level grade listed).

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the admissions team.

We consider the National Extended Diploma in Applied Science with grades DDD.

Please note that acceptability is dependent upon completing specific modules.

The Biomedical Sciences pathway is not suitable for entry.

The Analytical and Forensic Science pathway is suitable, but the following specific modules must be completed:

Group A optional units must include:

• Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
• Applications of Organic Chemistry

Group B optional units must include:

• Industrial Chemical Reactions

We highly recommend students take the module in Practical Chemical Analysis in Group A.

The Physical Science pathway is suitable, but following specific modules must be completed:

Group A optional units must include:

• Applications of Inorganic Chemistry
• Industrial Chemical Reactions

Group B optional units must include:

• Applications of Organic Chemistry

We highly recommend students take the module in Practical Chemical Analysis in Group A.

We consider the National Foundation Diploma in any subject for entry with grade D when taken with two A Levels with grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.

We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A Levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.

We consider the National Extended Certificate in any subject for entry with grade D when taken with two A Levels with grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.

We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A Levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.

We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.