BSc (Hons) Biology at Manchester Metropolitan University

Entry requirements

A levels - grades BCC or equivalent, to include grade C or above in Biology or Human Biology (with Pass in Practical Assessment) or two other science A levels (Geography, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Maths) with a grade C or above in both. Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – Grade DMM in Applied Science or Grade DDM in Animal Management with a minimum requirement of a merit in the 3 compulsory science units (Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Biology, Animal Welfare and Ethics). City and Guilds Extended Diploma in Animal Management – Grade DDM with a minimum requirement of a merit in the 5 compulsory science units: Animal Health and Husbandry, Animal Behaviour and Communication, Biological Systems of Animals, Animal Welfare and Breeding, Wildlife and Ecology Conservation. T Level: Overall grade Merit in Science, Health or Healthcare Science. Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Science, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy or Medical Science with a minimum score of 106 UCAS tariff points. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, to include HL5 in Biology. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade C in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade C/4 or above in English Language or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English. and GCSE grade C/4 or above in Mathematics or Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics. IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in Biology. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. IELTS: 6.0 with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date.