University of Manchester — A-level entry requirements

Adult Nursing BNurs

At least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care

Children's Nursing BNurs

At least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care

Dental Hygiene and Therapy BSc

Biology

Dentistry BDS

Chemistry and Biology/Human Biology

Healthcare Science (Audiology) BSc

One science from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Applied Science or Statistics

Medicine MBChB

Biology/Human Biology or Chemistry, plus a second subject from Chemistry, Biology/Human Biology, Physics, Psychology, Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Mental Health Nursing BNurs

At least one science from Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology or Health and Social Care

Midwifery BMidwif

ABB if taking Chemistry or Biology; AAB if taking neither but taking a relevant subject (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care)

Optometry MSci

Two science subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Physics, both at grade A

Pharmacy MPharm

Chemistry, plus Mathematics or Biology, plus one further rigorous academic subject

Speech and Language Therapy BSc

No specific subjects required; a mix of science and arts/humanities is recommended

Aerospace Engineering BEng

Also covers: Aerospace Engineering MEng

Mathematics and Physics

Chemical Engineering BEng

Also covers: Chemical Engineering MEng, Chemical Engineering with Energy and Environment MEng

Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics

Civil Engineering BEng

Also covers: Civil Engineering MEng, Civil Engineering (Enterprise) MEng, Civil and Structural Engineering MEng

Mathematics and Physics

Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng

Also covers: Electrical and Electronic Engineering MEng, Mechatronic Engineering BEng, Mechatronic Engineering MEng

A* in Mathematics, and A in one of Physics, Electronics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Computer Science

Materials Science and Engineering BSc

Two of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Materials Science and Engineering MEng

Two of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry

Mechanical Engineering BEng

Also covers: Mechanical Engineering MEng

Mathematics and Physics

Computer Science BSc

Also covers: Computer Science and Mathematics BSc

A* in Mathematics, plus at least one of Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics

Mathematics and Physics BSc

Also covers: Mathematics and Physics MMath&Phys

A* in Physics and A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Mathematics BSc

Also covers: Mathematics MMath, Mathematics and Statistics BSc, Mathematics and Statistics MMath, Mathematics with Finance BSc, Actuarial Science and Mathematics BSc, Mathematics and Philosophy BSc

A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Chemistry BSc

Also covers: Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc

Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Chemistry MChem

Also covers: Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem

Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Earth and Planetary Sciences BSc

Also covers: Earth and Planetary Sciences MEarthSci, Geology BSc, Geology MGeol

At least one science or mathematics subject: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Statistics

Environmental Science BSc

Also covers: Environmental Science MEnvSci

At least one science or mathematics subject: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Marine Science, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Statistics

Physics BSc

Also covers: Physics MPhys, Physics with Astrophysics BSc, Physics with Astrophysics MPhys, Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc, Physics with Theoretical Physics MPhys, Physics with Study in Europe MPhys

A* in Physics and A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Biochemistry BSc

Also covers: Biochemistry MSci

Chemistry plus one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (grades A and B in these two)

Biochemistry with a Modern Language BSc

Chemistry plus one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (grades A and B in these two); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above)

Biology BSc

Also covers: Biology MSci

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Biology with a Modern Language BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences"); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above); for Japanese or Mandarin, AS- or A-level Chemistry at grade B

Biomedical Sciences BSc

Also covers: Biomedical Sciences MSci

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Biomedical Sciences with a Modern Language BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences"); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above); for Japanese or Mandarin, AS- or A-level Chemistry at grade B

Biotechnology BSc

Also covers: Biotechnology MSci

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology BSc

AAB: two Core Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics), normally at grade A; AAA: one Core Science plus one of Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Physical Education

Genetics BSc

Also covers: Genetics MSci

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Genetics with a Modern Language BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences"); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above); for Japanese or Mandarin, AS- or A-level Chemistry at grade B

Life Sciences BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Life Sciences with a Modern Language BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences"); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above); for Japanese or Mandarin, AS- or A-level Chemistry at grade B

Medical Biochemistry BSc

Also covers: Medical Biochemistry MSci

Chemistry plus one of Biology, Physics or Mathematics (grades A and B in these two)

Medical Physiology BSc

Also covers: Medical Physiology MSci

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Medical Physiology with a Modern Language BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences"); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above); for Japanese or Mandarin, AS- or A-level Chemistry at grade B

Microbiology BSc

Also covers: Microbiology MSci

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Microbiology with a Modern Language BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences"); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above); for Japanese or Mandarin, AS- or A-level Chemistry at grade B

Neuroscience BSc

Also covers: Neuroscience MSci

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Neuroscience with a Modern Language BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences"); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above); for Japanese or Mandarin, AS- or A-level Chemistry at grade B

Pharmacology BSc

Also covers: Pharmacology MSci

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Pharmacology with a Modern Language BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences"); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above); for Japanese or Mandarin, AS- or A-level Chemistry at grade B

Psychology BSc

At least one of Psychology, Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Statistics, Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Zoology BSc

Also covers: Zoology MSci

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences")

Zoology with a Modern Language BSc

Two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the "Core Sciences"); plus, for French, German, Spanish or Italian, an A-level in that language (B or above); for Japanese or Mandarin, AS- or A-level Chemistry at grade B

Accounting BSc

Also covers: Business Accounting with Industrial/Professional Experience BSc

No specific subjects required

Economics BAEcon

Also covers: Accounting and Finance BAEcon, Economics and Finance BAEcon, Economics and Philosophy BAEcon, Economics and Politics BAEcon, Economics and Sociology BAEcon, Finance BAEcon, Data Science and Economics BAEcon

At least one A-level from the School's list: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language

Economics BSc

Mathematics

Fashion Management BSc

Also covers: Fashion Buying and Merchandising BSc, Fashion Marketing BSc, Fashion Product Innovation BSc

Three academic subjects

Information Technology Management for Business BSc

No specific subjects required

Management BSc

Also covers: Management (Accounting and Finance) BSc, Management (Human Resources) BSc, Management (Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship) BSc, Management (International Business Economics) BSc, Management (Marketing) BSc, International Management BSc, International Business, Finance and Economics BSc

No specific subjects required

Law LLB

Also covers: Law with Criminology LLB, Law with Politics LLB

At least one A-level from the School's list: Law, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language

American Studies BA

One essay-based subject

Ancient History and History BA

A in History or Ancient History

Ancient History BA

Also covers: Classical Studies BA, Classics BA

One essay-based subject

Archaeology BA

Also covers: Ancient History and Archaeology BA, Archaeology and Anthropology BA

One essay-based subject

English Language and English Literature BA

Also covers: English Literature and American Studies BA, Drama and English Literature BA, Film Studies and English Literature BA

A in English Literature (or English Language and Literature)

English Language BA

Also covers: Film Studies and English Language BA

One essay-based subject

English Literature and History BA

History and English Literature (or English Language and Literature)

English Literature BA

Also covers: Art History and English Literature BA

English Literature (or English Language and Literature)

English Literature with Creative Writing BA

A in English Literature (or English Language and Literature)

History and American Studies BA

Also covers: Film Studies and History BA

A in History

History BA

Also covers: Art History and History BA, Modern History with Economics BA

History

History of Art BA

One essay-based subject

Liberal Arts BA

One essay-based subject

Linguistics BA

One essay-based subject

Philosophy and Religion BA

One essay-based subject

Philosophy BA

Also covers: Philosophy and Politics BASS, Philosophy and Criminology BASS

At least one A-level from the School's list: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language

Politics and Modern History BA

History or Politics

Religions, Theology and Ethics BA

Also covers: Comparative Religion and Social Anthropology BA

One essay-based subject

Criminology BA

At least one A-level from the School's list (as for Law: Law, Accounting, Economics, Business Studies, Government and Politics, Mathematics, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, sciences, Modern Languages and others)

Environmental Management BSc

No specific subjects required

Geography BA

Also covers: Geography BSc

No specific subjects required

Global Development BSc

No specific subjects required

History and Sociology BA

History or Sociology

International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response BSc

One essay-based subject

Linguistics and Sociology BA

One essay-based subject

Politics and International Relations BSocSc

At least one A-level from the School's list: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language

Politics and Sociology BASS

Also covers: Politics and Criminology BASS, Politics and Data Analytics BASS, Politics and Social Anthropology BASS

At least one A-level from the School's list: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language

Politics, Philosophy and Economics BA

At least one A-level from the School's list: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language

Public Health BSc

No specific subjects required (three subjects)

Social Anthropology BSocSc

Also covers: Social Anthropology and Criminology BASS, Social Anthropology and Data Analytics BASS, Social Anthropology and Philosophy BASS, Social Anthropology and Sociology BASS

At least one A-level from the School's list: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language

Sociology BSocSc

Also covers: Sociology and Criminology BASS, Sociology and Data Analytics BASS, Sociology and Philosophy BASS, Criminology and Data Analytics BASS

At least one A-level from the School's list: Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Studies, Development Studies, Government and Politics, Economic and Social History, Mathematics, Anthropology, Sociology, Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Language, English Literature, Geography, Psychology, Classical Civilisation, History, Archaeology, Communication Studies, Environmental Studies, World Development, Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a Modern Language

Architecture BA

No specific subjects required; a mix of science/maths and humanities/arts is preferred

Cultural, Creative and Media Industries BA

One essay-based subject

Digital Media, Culture and Society BA

One essay-based subject

Drama and Film Studies BA

One essay-based subject

Drama BA

One essay-based subject

Film Studies and History of Art BA

One essay-based subject

Music MusB

A in Music (ABRSM Grade 5 Theory accepted in lieu of A-level Music)

Planning and Real Estate BSc

Also covers: Planning MPlan, Master of Planning with Real Estate MPRE

No specific subjects required

East Asian Studies BA

Also covers: Film Studies and East Asian Studies BA

One essay-based subject

English Literature and Modern Languages BA

A in English Literature; AAB with French or Spanish, ABB with German

History and Modern Languages BA

A in History; AAB with French or Spanish, ABB with German or Russian

Middle Eastern Studies BA

One essay-based subject

Modern Languages BA

Also covers: Art History and Modern Languages BA, Film Studies and Modern Languages BA, Linguistics and Modern Languages BA, Politics and Modern Languages BA, Sociology and Modern Languages BA, International Disaster Management and Humanitarian Response and Modern Languages BSc, Modern Languages and Business and Management BA

No specific subjects required for one language (beginner or post-A-level pathway); for two languages, one must be taken at A-level (grade B or above)

Education BSc

No specific subjects required

Psychology of Education BSc

No specific subjects required