BSc Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology / Entry requirements

We require grades AAA-AAB. Those applicants who are predicted/have achieved As in two of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics (the Core Sciences ) would be considered for an offer of AAB provided the third subject is also achieve/predicted grade B.

For those applicants who are predicted grade A in one Core Science (as listed above) but has also achieved/is predicted grade A in one of the following subjects: Geography, Psychology, Environmental Studies or Physical Education will be considered for an offer of AAA provided the third subject is predicted grade B.

Subjects with overlapping content are not normally considered as separate A-levels; Further Mathematics is not considered alongside Mathematics and Human Biology is not considered alongside Biology.

We believe that practical skills in the sciences are integral to a candidate's understanding and appreciation of these subjects. Therefore we encourage all applicants to undertake any practical skills assessment if it is available in their qualification.

Contextual offer: AAB-ABB (including specific subjects).

Typical WP++ Contextual offer: ABB-BBB (including specific subjects).

AS-level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

We exclude General Studies from a standard offer.

The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of an offer conditions.

We normally require at least five GCSEs at minimum grade B/6, including English Language and Mathematics. If an applicant has a grade 5 in either English Language or Mathematics, but has a grade 6 in the other subject, we would advise they still apply.

GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.

36-35 points overall with 6, 6, 6 to 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level including two science subjects, normally Biology and Chemistry, but can include Physics, Geography, Psychology or Mathematics (AA and AI are both considered).

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:

• GCSE/IGCSE English Language grade B/5. We will accept C+ in the Northern Ireland reformed GCSE;
• IELTS 7.0 (with no less than 6.5 in any component);
• TOEFL (iBT) - 100 overall with component scores of at least 25; #an acceptable equivalent qualification.

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Student Route Visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the B2 level.

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.