Alberta High School Diploma
MEng/BEng
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects numbered 30 or 31 which must include 90% in grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), 90% in grade 12 Physics and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
Canada British Columbia Secondary School Diploma
MEng/BEng
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects which must include 90% in grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), 90% in grade 12 Physics and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
MEng/BEng
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects which must include 90% in grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), 90% in grade 12 Physics and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
MEng/BEng
Considered on a case by case basis.
Senior High School Diploma
MEng / BEng
Applicants who have completed the Senior High School Diploma only are required to undertake a suitable, recognised Foundation Year. Please contact the department.
Senior High School Diploma with Advanced Placements (APs)
MEng / BEng
Achieve Chinese Senior High School Certificate with overall 89% or GPA 3.5 above from year 12. Pass Advanced Placement examinations with grades 5, 5, 5. This must include Calculus BC, Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) and one other AP subject (excluding Calculus AB and Physics 1).
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général (Science Pathway)
MEng / BEng
Obtain 17 out of 20 overall with 16, 16, 15 in three Speciality Subjects inclding Mathematics, Physics with Chemistry and one other subject.
Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB)
MEng / BEng
Obtain 16 out of 20 overall with 15, 15, 14 in three Speciality Subjects inclding Mathematics, Physics with Chemistry and one other subject.
Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with PanHellenic examinations (or A-levels)
MEng / BEng
Pass with an overall average of 19 out of 20 including 19 in year 3 Mathematics and 19 in year 3 Physics. Along with either grades A*, A* in A Level Mathematics and Physics or scores of 19, 19 in Maths and Science Panhellenic Examination
Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate
MEng / BEng
A*A*A including Maths and Physics
Hong Kong Diploma of HE
MEng / BEng
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
MEng / BEng
Obtain 5* in Core Maths, 5*,5*, 5 in Extended Maths (M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus), Physics and a fourth subject excluding Liberal Studies and Citizenship and Social Development.
Grade XII examinations awarded by CBSE or ISC National Boards
MEng / BEng
Obtain an overall average of at least 90% including 90% in one of Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) or Physics and 88% in the other.
Grade XII examinations awarded by Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu State Boards
MEng / BEng
Obtain an overall average of at least 95% including 95% in one of Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) or Physics and 93% in the other.
Grade XII examinations awarded by West Bengal State Board
MEng / BEng
Obtain an overall average of at least 85% including 85% in one of Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) or Physics and 83% in the other.
Diploma Di Esame Di Stato (on the scientific pathway)
MEng / BEng
Pass with an overall average of 95% including 95% in Mathematics and Physics.
Irish Leaving Certificate
MEng / BEng
Obtain grades H1, H1, H1, H1, H2, H2 in the Irish Leaving Certificate including H1 in Mathematics and H1 in Science (Physics and Applied Maths are acceptable).
Malaysian Certifcate of Education - Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
MEng / BEng
Not suitable for first year entry. Refer to Foundation Year.
Malaysian High School Certificate - Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
MEng / BEng
Achieve overall GPA of 3.84 in STPM with grades AAA including Mathematics and Physics.
3 year Diploma (after SPM)
MEng / BEng
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department.
Pakistan High School Certificate
MEng / BEng
Applicants who have completed the High School Certificate are required to undertake a suitable, recognised Foundation Year. Please contact the department.
Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Certificate of Maturity)
MEng / BEng
Award of New Matura with an overall average of at least 80%, with 90% in two extended level subjects and 85% in another one. Extended subjects to include Mathematics and Physics.
l-Thanawaya Al-Aama or Tawjihi
MEng / BEng
Applicants who have completed the l-Thanawaya Al-Aama or Tawjihi are required to undertake a suitable, recognised Foundation Year. Please contact the department.
Singapore A-Level at H2 Level
MEng / BEng
AAA including Maths and Physics
3 year Polytechnic Diploma
MEng / BEng
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department.
Titulo de Bachiller (LOGSE)
MEng / BEng
Pass with an overall average grade of 9.5 with grades 9.5 ,9.5, 9 which must include Maths and Physics plus one other subject.
Lise Diplomasi
Lycee Diploma
Turkish Private Anatolian High School Diploma
MEB Diploma
Must be attending a private high school on the University of Manchester's approved list.
MEng / BEng
Obtain Lise Diplomasi with 90% overall and this must include 87% in Grade 12 Mathematics and Grade 12 Physics.
If your School is not on our list, we will accept the above along with 3 Advanced Placement examinations with grades 5, 5, 5. This must include Calculus BC, Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) and one other AP subject (excluding Calculus AB and Physics 1).
USA High School Diploma
MEng / BEng
Applicants who have completed the High School Diploma only are required to undertake a suitable, recognised Foundation Year. Please contact the department.
USA High School Diploma with Advanced Placement (APs)
MEng / BEng
Achieve USA High School Diploma with a GPA of 3.2 or above. Pass Advanced Placement examinations with grades 5, 5, 5. This must include Calculus BC, Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) and one other AP subject (excluding Calculus AB and Physics 1).