Academic entry qualification overview
We require an honours degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent in:
- biomedical science
- medicine
- nursing
Flexibility on entry requirements will be applied to candidates with appropriate extensive professional experience. Subject to confirmation of suitability, the following number of credits can be accepted as Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL):
- MSc: 60 credits
- PGDip: 45 credits
- PGCert: 15 credits
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) will also be considered on an individual basis.
This course is also available for intercalating medical students, both from The University of Manchester and other UK universities, upon completion of their third year. For St Andrews students, this includes the three-year course plus the following one or two years spent in Manchester.
English language
International students must demonstrate English proficiency through a secure and approved testing system.
We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries (a list of majority English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Home Office, can be found here) .
Specifically, we require a minimum of:
- IELTS : 6.5 overall with 6.5 or above in each component
- TOEFL: 90 internet-based with 22 or above in each component
For HEE funded applications only:
- IELTS: 7.0 overall with 7.0 or above in each component
- TOEFL: 100 internet-based with 25 or above in each component
See further information about requirements for your country .
We may also accept evidence of a confirmed place on a University Pre-sessional English language course , if your current IELTS scores are:
- Minimum 6.0 overall with 6.0 in each component plus enrolment and attendance on the 6-week pre-sessional course (PS6).
- Minimum 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each component plus enrolment and attendance on the 10-week pre-sessional course (PS10.
Please note, we must approve this before you apply for the English course.