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On the Chemistry with an Integrated Foundation Year, you are an undergraduate at The University of Manchester. The course is taught at The University, by academics from The University. Provided you achieve the specific progression criteria for your chosen degree, completion of the Integrated Foundation Year guarantees you a place on the first year of your chosen degree.
A-level Students are accepted from a wide range of educational backgrounds and all applications are considered on their individual merits. Decisions are based on the application as a whole - including the qualifications, the personal statement, and the referee's comments. The following must therefore be viewed only as general guide. Our entry requirements vary depending on the subjects being taken at A-level. Typically, we would be looking for: BBC, where a student has three relevant subjects BBB, where a student has two relevant subjects ABB, where a student has one relevant subject The subjects considered to be relevant are Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Biology. GCSE Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education, typically a minimum of five GCSEs/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, if not taken at A-level. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. GCSE/iGCSE grade 6/B in one of Physics, Chemistry or Combined Science is also required, if not taken at A-level. International Baccalaureate 32 points overall, with 5,5,5 at Higher Level, including one of Chemistry, Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ are acceptable) or Physics. If Mathematics is not studied at Higher Level, then we would require Standard Level Mathematics (either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ are acceptable) with Grade 6 or higher. IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 TOEFL iBT - 80, CAE or CPE - 169–175