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Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences

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 Earth & Environmental Sciences 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

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Completion of 12 years of High School studies with good grades in two science subjects. A minimum ATAR of 97.00 is also required.

BSc

Completion of 12 years of High School studies with good grades in two science subjects. A minimum ATAR of 94.00 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

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of Alberta High School Diploma with 85% or above in at least five grade 12 courses numbered 30 or 31, including at least one science subject.

BSc

Award of Alberta High School Diploma with 80% or above in at least five grade 12 courses numbered 30 or 31, including at least one science subject.

Qualification

British Columbia Certificate of Graduation

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of British Columbia Certificate of Graduation with 85% or above in at least five grade 12 subjects, including at least one science subject.

BSc

Award of British Columbia Certificate of Graduation with 80% or above in at least five grade 12 subjects, including at least one science subject.

Qualification

Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma with 85% or above in at least five grade 12 subjects, including at least one science subject.

BSc

Award of Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma with 80% or above in at least five grade 12 subjects, including at least one science subject.

Qualification

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of Ontario Secondary School Diploma with 85% or above in six grade 12 subjects at 4M, 4U or DU Level, including at least one science subject.

BSc

Award of Ontario Secondary School Diploma with 80% or above in six grade 12 subjects at 4M, 4U or DU, including at least one science subject.

China

Qualification

Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'GaoKao'

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci / BSc

Unless taking A-levels (or equivalent) we can only consider this qualification for entry onto our Earth and Planetary Sciences with an Integrated Foundation Year / Environmental Sciences with an Integrated Foundation Year.

France

Qualification

Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général (Science Pathway)

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of French Baccalaureate General with 15/20 overall, including a minimum of 15 in two Specialty Subjects, one of which must a science subject.

BSc

Award of French Baccalaureat General with 13/20 overall with grades of 14, 13 in two Specialty Subjects, one of which must a science subject.

Qualification

Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB) / Baccalauréat Français International (BFI)

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of French Option International du Baccalauréat with 14/20 overall, including a minimum of 14 in two Specialty Subjects, one of which must a science subject.

BSc

Award of French Option International du Baccalauréat with 12/20 overall with grades of 13, 12 in two Specialty Subjects, one of which must a science subject.

Greece

Qualification

Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

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 at least one science subject.

Or

Obtain 19 overall in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with 19 or above in at least one science subject, plus grades AA in two A-levels including at least one science subject.

BSc

Obtain 17 overall in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with Panhellenic National Examinations, including 17 in three out of four Panhellenic National Examination subjects including at least one science subject.

Or

Obtain 17 overall in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with 17 or above in at least one science subject, plus grades AB in two A-levels including at least one science subject.

Hong Kong

Qualification

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with a minimum of 4 in Compulsory Mathematics and 5,5,5 in three subjects, including at least one science subject.

BSc

Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with a minimum of 4 in Compulsory Mathematics and 5,4,4 in three subjects, including at least one science subject.

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 CISCE National Boards

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Obtain an overall average of 85%, and no less than 85% in at least one science subject, plus 80% in English.

BSc

Obtain an overall average of 80%, and no less than 80% in at least one science subject, plus 80% in English.

Grade XII examinations awarded by West Bengal State Board

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Obtain an overall average of 80%, and no less than 80% in at least one science subject, plus 80% in English.

BSc

Obtain an overall average of 75%, and no less than 75% in at least one science subject, plus 80% in English.

Grade XII examinations awarded by Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu State Boards

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Obtain an overall average of 90%, and no less than 90% in at least one science subject, plus 85% in English.

BSc

Obtain an overall average of 85%, and no less than 85% in at least one science subject, plus 85% in English.

Ireland

Qualification

Irish Leaving Certificate

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Obtain H1, H1, H1, H2, H2 at Higher/Honours level in the Irish Leaving Certificate, including two science subjects.

BSc

Obtain H1, H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher/Honours level in the Irish Leaving Certificate, including H2 or above in two science subjects.

Italy

Qualification

Diploma Di Esame Di Stato (on the scientific pathway)

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall average of 92% (92/100) and no less than 9/10 in at least one science subject; studied at a Liceo scientifico (scientific secondary school).

BSc

Award of Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall average of 88% (88/100) and no less than 8/10 in at least one science 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

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

AAA including at least one science subject.

BSc

ABB including at least one science subject.

Qualification

Universiti Technologi MARA (UiTM) Diploma in Science

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci / 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

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of Polish New Matura with an overall average of 75% with 85% in three extended level subjects, including at least one science subject.

BSc

Award of Polish New Matura with an overall average of 70% with 80% in three extended level subjects, including at least one science subject.

Singapore

Qualification

Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-level

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

AAA including at least one science subject, all at H2 Level.

BSc

ABB including at least one science subject, all at H2 Level.

Qualification

NUS (National University of Singapore) High School of Mathematics and Science Diploma

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci / 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

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

Award of Spanish Titulo de Bachiller with an average of 9.0 overall and grades of 9,9,9 including at least one science subject.

BSc

Award of Spanish Titulo de Bachiller with an average of 8.0 overall and grades of 9,8,8 including at least one science subject.

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

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

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 at least one Grade 12 science subject.

Or

Award of the Lise Diplomasi with 85% overall and grades AA in two A-level subjects, including at least one science subject.

BSc

Award of the Lise Diplomasi from a private high school on The University of Manchester’s approved list, with an overall average of 75%, including 80% in at least one Grade 12 science subject.

Or

Award of the Lise Diplomasi with 75% overall and grades AB in two A-level subjects, including at least one science 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 Earth and Planetary Sciences with an Integrated Foundation Year / Environmental Sciences with an Integrated Foundation Year.

United States of America

Qualification

Advanced Placement Tests (APs)

Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses

MEarthSci / MEnvSci

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 at least one science subject.

BSc

Award of USA High School Graduation Diploma with an overall CGPA of 3.0 and a minimum of 5,4,4 in three Advanced Placement Tests (APs), including at least one science subject.