Last updated: May 2020
Competition ratios
Data unavailable.
Degree (graduate applicants)
Minimum 2.1 honours degree.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
AAA with a maximum of one science subject. A pass in the science practical is normally required.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
9 GCSE’s including GCSE Maths and English Language grade B or 6, BB or 66 in Double Science or BB/66 in 2 out of the 3 separate Sciences.
If Welsh Language is offered, it must also be supplemented with English Language at a minimum of a grade 6 (B).
International Baccalaureate
A minimum of 19 points must be achieved in the Higher level subjects.
Personal statement
Non-academic criteria assessed: medical motivation and awareness of the career; sense of responsibility; evidence of a balanced approach to life; evidence of self-directed learning and extracurricular activities; caring ethos and a sense of social awareness; referee’s report.
Admissions test
UCAT (GAMSAT for graduates)
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
The university recognises that opportunities for work experience will vary according to individual circumstances. Applicants are to showcase an appreciation of the length of the training programme and the career structure.
Widening participation
The academic and non-academic attainment of a candidate will be reviewed against educational performance data and socio-economic background to provide an overview of an applicant’s potential. The medical school will consider this information when deciding whether to call a candidate for interview. See website for details.
Last updated: May 2020
Competition ratios
No data available.
A Levels and Scottish Highers
AAA in either three arts/humanities subjects or two arts/humanities subjects and one science subject. Combinations of very similar subjects, for example, Biology and Human Biology or Maths and Further Maths together, are not acceptable. Two AS-levels in place of one A2-level will not be accepted.
Four Highers at grades AAAA by the end of Secondary 5. Grades should be achieved in the same sitting at first attempt. At least two Advanced Highers at grades AA are required, attained by the end of Secondary 6.
GCSEs and Scottish Nationals
At least seven GCSEs at grade A (7) or A* (8+). English Language, Mathematics and at least two science subjects are required at GCSE minimum grade B. If Dual Award Science or Core and Additional Science are offered, the minimum required is BB.
Manchester do not currently accept short courses; however, Level 2 BTEC qualifications are acceptable (at distinction grade or above) in lieu of one GCSE.
International Baccalaureate
36 points are required overall to include core points with at least 6,6,6 at Higher level. If Maths and English Language are not offered as part of the Diploma, they should be offered at GCSE or IGCSE at grade B or above. Higher level subjects should include either three arts/humanities subjects or two arts/humanities subjects and one science subject.
Applicants should not study subject combinations that would make them eligible for A106.
Personal statement
Personal statement no longer used in assessment. Electronic non-academic information is required instead.
Admissions test
UCAT
Interview method
Multiple mini-interviews
Work experience
We require applicants to undertake some relevant work experience prior to application in order that they can gain some insight into what the role of a doctor involves. Shadowing doctors in a hospital/GP setting is not essential or considered to be a substitute for hands-on caring work experience.
Widening participation
Widening participation applicants with a contextual data flag are identified through the UCAS application and given a lower UCAT threshold, but not a lower offer after interview. See website for details.
Manchester Access Programme (MAP), a targeted work experience scheme in Preston (PWAP) and automatic contextual offers (AAB) are available for candidates who meet specific WP criteria. See website for details.
Degree (graduate applicants)
Same requirements as A106 (2.1 Honours Degree) but should be a non-science degree. Applicants with relevant science or healthcare degrees should apply to A106.