Country-specific information
Some of our entry requirements are specific to particular countries, so please read our guidance about which qualifications you will need to study Chemistry at Manchester. The entry requirements listed below are for September 2023 entry and are subject to review each academic year.
This page relates to undergraduate entry requirements only. If you are looking for postgraduate country information, or your country is not listed, please contact the relevant admissions team.
Australia
Qualification
High School (Year 12) Certificate
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Completion of 12 years of High School studies with good grades in Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject. A minimum ATAR of 97.00 is also required.
Qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Canada
Qualification
Alberta High School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of Alberta High School Diploma with 85% or above in at least five grade 12 courses numbered 30 or 31, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Qualification
British Columbia Certificate of Graduation
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of British Columbia Certificate of Graduation with 85% or above in at least five grade 12 subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Qualification
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma with 85% or above in at least five grade 12 subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Qualification
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of Ontario Secondary School Diploma with 85% or above in six grade 12 subjects at 4M, 4U or DU Level, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
China
Qualification
Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'GaoKao'
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Unless taking A-levels (or equivalent) we can only consider this qualification for entry onto our Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year programme.
France
Qualification
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général (Science Pathway)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of French Baccalaureat General with 15/20 overall, including a minimum of 15 in Specialty Subject Physics and Chemistry, and 15 in one other Specialty Subject in science or mathematics.
Qualification
Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of French Option International du Baccalauréat with 14/20 overall, including a minimum of 14 in Specialty Subject Physics and Chemistry, and 14 in one other Specialty Subject in science or mathematics.
Greece
Qualification
Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Obtain 19 overall in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with Panhellenic National Examinations, including 19 in three out of four Panhellenic National Examination subjects including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Or
Obtain 19 overall in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with 19 or above in Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject, plus grade A in A-level Chemistry and grade A in another science or mathematics A-level subject.
Hong Kong
Qualification
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem
Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with a minimum of 4 in Compulsory Mathematics and 5*,5,5 in three subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or Extended Mathematics subject (M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus). Excludes Liberal Studies and English Language.
BSc
Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with a minimum of 4 in Compulsory Mathematics and 5,5,5 in three subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or Extended Mathematics subject (M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus). Excludes Liberal Studies and English Language.
We can accept 4 in HKDSE Core English / English Language in lieu of IELTS.
India
Qualification
Higher Secondary Certificate (Standard 12)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Grade XII examinations awarded by CBSE or ISC National Boards
MChem
Obtain an overall average of 90%, and no less than 85% in Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject, plus 80% in English.
BSc
Obtain an overall average of 85%, and no less than 85% in Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject, plus 80% in English.
Grade XII examinations awarded by West Bengal State Board
MChem
Obtain an overall average of 85%, and no less than 80% in Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject, plus 75% in English.
BSc
Obtain an overall average of 80%, and no less than 80% in Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject, plus 75% in English.
Grade XII examinations awarded by Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu State Boards
MChem
Obtain an overall average of 95%, and no less than 90% in Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject, plus 85% in English.
BSc
Obtain an overall average of 90%, and no less than 90% in Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject, plus 85% in English.
Ireland
Qualification
Irish Leaving Certificate
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem
Obtain H1, H1, H1, H1, H2 at Higher/Honours level in the Irish Leaving Certificate, including H1 in Chemistry and H1 at least one other science or mathematics subject.
BSc
Obtain H1, H1, H1, H2, H2 at Higher/Honours level in the Irish Leaving Certificate, including H1 in Chemistry and H1 at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Italy
Qualification
Diploma Di Esame Di Stato (on the scientific pathway)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall average of 92% (92/100) and no less than 9/10 in Chemistry and 9/10 in at least one other science or mathematics subject; studied at a Liceo scientifico (scientific secondary school).
Malaysia
Qualification
Malaysian Higher School Certificate - Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
AAA including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Qualification
Universiti Technologi MARA (UiTM) Diploma in Science
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department for more information.
Poland
Qualification
Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Certificate of Maturity)
Entrance requirements for undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of Polish New Matura with an overall average of 75% with 85% in three extended level subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Singapore
Qualification
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-level
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
AAA including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject, all at H2 Level.
Qualification
NUS (National University of Singapore) High School of Mathematics and Science Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department for more information.
Spain
Qualification
Título de Bachiller
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of Spanish Titulo de Bachiller with an average of 9.0 overall and grades of 9,9,9 including Chemistry and at least one of Mathematics, Biology or Physics.
Turkey
Qualification
Lise Diplomasi / Lycee Diploma / Turkish Private Anatolian High School diploma.
Must be attending a private high school on the University of Manchester's approved list.
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of the Lise Diplomasi from a private high school on The University of Manchester’s approved list, with an overall average of 85%, including 85% in Grade 12 Chemistry and at least one other Grade 12 science or mathematics subject.
Or
Award of the Lise Diplomasi with 85% overall and grades AA in two A-level subjects, including Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject.
Applicants applying with the Lise Diplomasi qualification awarded by a school not on the list approved by The University of Manchester and without any additional acceptable qualifications, such as A-levels, will not be considered for direct entry to the first year of our courses and are required to study the Chemistry with Integrated Foundation Year.
United States of America
Qualification
Advanced Placement Tests (APs)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MChem / BSc
Award of USA High School Graduation Diploma with an overall CGPA of 3.0 and grades 5,5,5 in three Advanced Placement Tests (APs), including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
