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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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3 Years
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Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry is a highly flexible degree programme covering a wide range of courses taught by chemists, pharmacists, biologists and industrial medicinal chemists. It provides a strong foundation in core chemistry, supplemented by specialist knowledge of medicinal chemistry.In addition to core chemistry units you will take top-rated courses such as foundation biology, medicinal biochemistry and a number of courses on drug discovery and development from experts within chemistry and other Faculties.
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A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
D:39,M:6 Grades / Points required
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AAA, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year .Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.Typical Contextual Offer: AAB, including A in Chemistry and B or above in at least one other science or mathematics subject.Subjects considered to be science/mathematics subjects are Biology, Physics, Mathematics, and Further Mathematics.Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A-level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers with grades AAB, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.OrTwo Advanced Highers with grades AB in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AA in additional subjects.English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C /Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
Scottish Advanced Highers are normally required in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers with grades AAB, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.OrTwo Advanced Highers with grades AB in Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject and two Highers with grades AA in additional subjects.English Language and Mathematics not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade C /Intermediate 2 grade C / Standard Grade Credit level grade 3).If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification please contact the Department Admissions Team.
We require a QAA-recognised Access to HE Diploma (a minimum of 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3), with distinction in a subject area relevant to the chosen course.The specific course requirements are 45 graded credits at Level 3 with a minimum of 39 credits at Distinction, 15 of which must be in chemistry and 15 in another science (mathematics, physics or biology), and remaining 6 credits at Merit.We may request a copy of your modules.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
D3, D3, D3 in Principal subjects, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.We also consider applicants offering a mix of Pre-U Principal Subjects and A-level subjects, provided a minimum of three distinct subjects overall are taken.The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.If you do not have the required grades or subjects you may want to consider our integrated foundation year.
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and at interview. A number of our academic Departments may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
36 points overall with 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Chemistry and at least one other science or mathematics subject.We will accept Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation.
We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.
We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.
We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A-levels.
We consider all the Cambridge Level 3 Technical Qualifications (CTEC) at Distinction grade alongside two A-levels (or equivalent) at grades AA, including Chemistry and one other science or mathematics subject. Entry requirements will depend upon the type of CTEC qualification being studied alongside the A Levels.
We consider the National Diploma in Applied Science with grades DD when taken with a science A-level, preferably Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics or Biology, with grade A. Please note that acceptability is dependent upon completing specific modules. Please refer to subject-specific criteria for the Extended Diploma in Applied Science above.
We consider the National Extended Certificate in Applied Science for entry with grade D when taken with two A-levels with grades AA, including Chemistry and preferably one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology. Please note that acceptability is dependent upon completing specific modules. Please refer to subject-specific criteria for the Extended Diploma in Applied Science above.
We consider the National Extended Diploma in Applied Science with grades DDD. Please note that acceptability is dependent upon completing specific modules.The Biomedical Sciences pathway is not suitable for entry.The Analytical and Forensic Science pathway is suitable, but the following specific modules must be completed:Group A Optional Units must include:- Applications of Inorganic Chemistry- Applications of Organic ChemistryGroup B Optional Units must include:- Industrial Chemical ReactionsWe highly recommend students take the module in Practical Chemical Analysis in Group A. The Physical Science pathway is suitable, but following specific modules must be completed:Group A Optional Units must include:- Applications of Inorganic Chemistry- Industrial Chemical ReactionsGroup B Optional units must include:- Applications of Organic ChemistryWe highly recommend students take the module in Practical Chemical Analysis in Group A.
We consider the National Foundation Diploma in Applied Science for entry with grade D when taken with two A-levels with grades AA, including Chemistry and preferably one of Physics, Mathematics or Biology. Please note that acceptability is dependent upon completing specific modules. Please refer to subject-specific criteria for the Extended Diploma in Applied Science above.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and would consider this qualification at grade A when taken with two A-levels at grades AA, including Chemistry and one science or mathematics subject.
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