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 Physics and Astronomy 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
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Completion of 12 years of High School studies with the highest level of achievement in Physics, Mathematics and Specialist Mathematics (e.g., 90%, A+, or equivalent). A minimum ATAR of 98.00 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
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of Alberta High School Diploma with 90% or above in at least five grade 12 courses numbered 30 or 31, including Physics 30, Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31.
Qualification
British Columbia Certificate of Graduation
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of British Columbia Certificate of Graduation with 90% or above in at least five grade 12 subjects, including Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, and Calculus 12.
Qualification
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma with 90% or above in at least five grade 12 subjects, including Physics 12, Pre-Calculus 12, and Calculus 12.
Qualification
Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of Ontario Secondary School Diploma with 90% or above in six grade 12 subjects at 4M, 4U or DU Level, including Physics, Calculus and Vectors and Advanced Functions.
China
Qualification
Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'GaoKao'
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Unless taking A-levels (or equivalent) we can only consider this qualification for entry onto our Physics with an Integrated Foundation Year programme.
France
Qualification
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général (Science Pathway)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of French Baccalaureate General with 16/20 overall, including a minimum of 17 in Specialty Subject Physics and Chemistry, and 17 in Specialty Subject Mathematics.
Qualification
Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB) / Baccalauréat Français International (BFI)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of Option International du Baccalauréat with 15/20 overall, including a minimum of 16 in Specialty Subject Physics and Chemistry, and 16 in Specialty Subject Mathematics.
Greece
Qualification
Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
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 advanced physics and advanced mathematics.
Or
Obtain 19 overall in the Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with 19 in Physics and Mathematics, plus grade A* in A-level Physics and grade A* in A-level Mathematics.
Hong Kong
Qualification
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with 5* in Physics, 5* in Compulsory Mathematics, 5 in Extended Mathematics (M2 Algebra and Calculus), and 5 in a fourth 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
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Obtain an overall average of 90%, and no less than 90% in Physics and Mathematics, plus 75% in English.
Grade XII examinations awarded by West Bengal State Board
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Obtain an overall average of 85%, and no less than 85% in Physics and Mathematics, plus 75% in English.
Grade XII examinations awarded by Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu State Boards
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Obtain an overall average of 95%, and no less than 95% in Physics and Mathematics, plus 80% in English.
Ireland
Qualification
Irish Leaving Certificate
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Obtain H1, H1, H1, H1, H1 at Higher/Honours level in the Irish Leaving Certificate, including Physics and Mathematics.
Italy
Qualification
Diploma Di Esame Di Stato (on the scientific pathway)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of Diploma di Esame di Stato with an overall average of 95% (95/100) and no less than 10/10 in Phyiscs and Mathematics; 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
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
AAA including Physics and Mathematics.
Qualification
Universiti Technologi MARA (UiTM) Diploma in Science
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / 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
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of Polish New Matura with an overall average of 80% with 90% in three extended level subjects, including Physics and Mathematics.
Singapore
Qualification
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-level
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
AAA including Physics and Mathematics, all at H2 Level.
Qualification
NUS (National University of Singapore) High School of Mathematics and Science Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of NUS High School Diploma with an overall Cumulative Average Point of 4.3 and subject Cumulative Average Points of 4.5 in both Physics and Mathematics and 3.5 in English.
Spain
Qualification
Título de Bachiller
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of Spanish Titulo de Bachiller with an average of 9.5 overall and grades of 10 in Physics, 10 in Mathematics and 9 in Chemistry.
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
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of the Lise Diplomasi from a private high school on The University of Manchester’s approved list, with an overall average of 90%, including 87% in Grade 12 Physics and Mathematics.
Or
Award of the Lise Diplomasi with 90% overall and grades A*A* in A-level Physics and Mathematics.
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 Physics with Integrated Foundation Year.
United States of America
Qualification
Advanced Placement Tests (APs)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MPhys / MMath&Phys / BSc
Award of USA High School Graduation Diploma with an overall CGPA of 3.2 and grades 5,5,5,4 in four Advanced Placement Tests including Physics C Mechanics, Physics C Electricity and Magnetism, and Calculus BC all at grade 5.
