Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

A*AA, 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.

If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAA), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option.

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: 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.

If you miss the MChem grades, but meet the BSc grades (AAB, including A in Chemistry), you will automatically be considered for the BSc option.

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.

Contextual offers are available for applicants who:

• live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and
• live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and
• have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years.
  See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses.

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses.

If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.

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

Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.

Or

Two Advanced Highers with grades AA in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics 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 Department Admissions Team.

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

We only offer access to BSc courses from this route. Please refer to the entry requirements for our BSc courses.

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

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

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

Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.

Or

Two Advanced Highers with grades AA in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics 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 Department Admissions Team.

37 points overall with 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics 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 consider this qualification alongside a minimum of two A-levels, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject at the required grades.

The minimum grade required for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate/WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales qualification 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.

D2, D3, D3 in Principal subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics 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.

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.

We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade, alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades A*A, 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 A*A, 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 A*A, 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 A*A, 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.