You should hold or be predicted an Upper Second class (2:1) honours degree in the life sciences (eg biomedical science, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, healthcare science) or health professions (eg pharmacy, audiology, nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy), or international equivalent.
BBB, in your first A-level sitting (32 IB points overall with 5,5,5 at higher level) for applicants who are currently studying towards a 2:1 honours degree (or international equivalent). You will also be required to meet the condition of a 2:1 honours degree should you be successful in being offered a place on this course.
If you have already achieved a 2:1 honours degree or above (or international equivalent), the A-level minimum requirement of BBB will be waived.
We welcome applications from applicants who hold a wide range of equivalent pre-university qualifications (in place of GCSE and A-level). Please contact the admissions team for more details.
Overall score: 32 555. If degree is not achieved.
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least grade 6 or B in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language. We permit GCSE resits. If you are resitting any GCSEs at point of application, we require you to list it as a pending qualification on your UCAS form.
We welcome applications from applicants who hold a wide range of equivalent pre-university qualifications (in place of GCSE and A-level). Please contact the admissions team for more details.
We welcome applications from applicants who hold a wide range of equivalent pre-university qualifications (in place of GCSE and A-level). Please contact the admissions team for more details.
The main emphasis of problem-based learning (PBL) is on small group working, centred around a ‘problem’ or scenario. These scenarios are hypothetical patient cases.
This integrated approach, centred on PBL, and grounded in a robust scientific understanding, strong clinical knowledge and highly developed communication and clinical reasoning skills, allows you to develop life-long skills that will be crucial to your success as a doctor.
We require a predicted 2.1 in your degree.
We welcome applications from applicants who hold a wide range of equivalent pre-university qualifications (in place of GCSE and A-level). Please contact the admissions team for more details.
Clinical experience is not required. We are not looking for a particular number of hours doing a specific type of work experience. We are trying to ascertain that you have a clear idea of what it is like to study medicine and what the role of a doctor entails.
We will look to see that you can demonstrate a genuine and sustained commitment to wanting to enter a caring profession, and you are able to reflect on what you have gained from the work experience you have undertaken.
Not scored.
We use a UCAT threshold. The threshold will be based on the standard of scores for that year, so we are not able to confirm what our threshold is in advance of the UCAT deadline.
We do not currently consider applicants who achieve Band 3 or 4 in the Situational Judgement Test (SJT) element of the UCAT. However, UCAT will be changing from 2026. We will update this policy as appropriate when more information is available.
In person and online multiple mini interviews.
We are the UK’s largest medical school and the biggest provider of healthcare graduates to the NHS in North West England.
We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods to ensure you benefit from the best attributes of traditional and novel teaching methods. The key Manchester approach is active learning through the study of themed case discussions combined with learning in clinical placements. This is supported throughout the course by lectures and practical classes (including anatomy). Our course integrates science and clinical learning so you are able to apply scientific knowledge, decision-making and critical thinking concepts to your clinical practice.
