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 2025 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
BSc / MChem
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
BSc / MChem
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
BSc / MChem
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
BSc / MCHem
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
BSc / MChem
This qualification is considered on a case-by-case basis.
China
Qualification
Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'GaoKao'
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
BSc / MChem
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
BSc / MChem
Award of French Baccalaureate 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) / Baccalauréat Français International (BFI)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
BSc / MChem
Award of French Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB) or Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) 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
BSc / MChem
Obtain 19/20 overall in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio, plus 18 in three Panhellenic National Examinations subjects including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
Or
Obtain 19 overall in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio, plus grades AA in two A-levels including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject.
Hong Kong
Qualification
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
BSc
Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with a minimum of 4 in Compulsory Mathematics, 4 in English Language, and 555 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 Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development/Liberal Studies.
MChem
Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with a minimum of 4 in Compulsory Mathematics, 4 in English Language, and 5*55 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 Chinese and Citizenship and Social Development/Liberal Studies.
India
Qualification
Higher Secondary Certificate (Standard 12)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
Grade XII examinations awarded by CBSE or CISCE National Boards
BSc
Obtain an overall average of 85%, with no less than 85% in Chemistry and 85% in at least one other science or mathematics subject, plus 80% in English. Functional English is not accepted.
MChem
Obtain an overall average of 90%, with no less than 85% in Chemistry and 85% in at least one other science or mathematics subject, plus 80% in English. Functional English is not accepted.
Grade XII examinations awarded by West Bengal State Board
BSc
Obtain an overall average of 80%, with no less than 80% in Chemistry and 80% in at least one other science or mathematics subject, plus 80% in English. Functional English is not accepted.
MChem
Obtain an overall average of 85%, with no less than 80% in Chemistry and 80% in at least one other science or mathematics subject, plus 80% in English. Functional English is not accepted.
Grade XII examinations awarded by Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu State Boards
BSc
Obtain an overall average of 90%, with no less than 90% in Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject, plus 85% in English. Functional English is not accepted.
MChem
Obtain an overall average of 95%, with no less than 90% in Chemistry and another science or mathematics subject, plus 85% in English. Functional English is not accepted.
Ireland
Qualification
Irish Leaving Certificate
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
BSc
Obtain H1, H1, H1, H1 at Higher/Honours level in the Irish Leaving Certificate, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
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.
Italy
Qualification
Diploma Di Esame Di Stato (on the scientific pathway)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
BSc / MChem
Award of Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall average of 95% (95/100) 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
BSc / MChem
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
BSc / MChem
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 85% with 85%/7th klasa 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
BSc / MChem
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
BSc / MChem
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
BSc / MChem
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
BSc / MChem
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 85% in 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 or AP Tests, 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
BSc / MChem
Award of USA High School Graduation Diploma with an overall CGPA of 3.0/4.0 and grades 5,5,5 in three Advanced Placement (AP) Tests, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.
