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BBB at A level, including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science; graduates earn a median £29,500 three years on.
including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science · 91% of entrants came with A levels · 93% stay on after year 1 · Manchester course page, Discover Uni
What do you need to get in?
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: This course is not eligible for a contextual offer, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Manchester course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1including at least one science from the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social Care, Applied Science
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications3
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 32 points | in Higher Level subjects, including at least one science related subject from Biology, Chemistry, Sports and Health Science or Psychology |
| Scottish Highers | We normally require grades BBBBB in Scottish Highers level subjects including at | — |
| T Level | We will accept the Health pathway only and require an overall grade of Distincti | — |
What do you study?
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Manchester course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 2 · 5 core, 10 optional · 100 credits ≈ 1,000 hours
10 optional modules
Year 3 · 6 core, 1 optional · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
Where does it lead?
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 985 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 11, 14, 21
Half of graduates earned between £24,500 and £35,500. Five years on, the median is £33,500. 85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 83% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 17% left | 93% | 55 |
| In work or study, 15 months on7% studying | 85% | 405 |
| Professional or managerial job | 83% | 295 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £30,000 | 200 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £29,500 | 985 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £33,500 | 985 |
What does it cost?
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Manchester fees page · source
About £29,370 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold. International students: £33,600 a year (2026/27).
What do students say?
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 90% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 45 students answered
Highest: 98% agreed on question 13; lowest: 74% on question 17.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 96% |
| Question 2 | 80% |
| Question 3 | 78% |
| Question 4 | 91% |
| Question 5 | 93% |
| Question 6 | 91% |
| Question 7 | 96% |
| Question 8 | 80% |
| Question 9 | 91% |
| Question 10 | 89% |
| Question 11 | 87% |
| Question 12 | 83% |
| Question 13 | 98% |
| Question 14 | 76% |
| Question 15 | 89% |
| Question 16 | 91% |
| Question 17 | 74% |
| Question 18 | 87% |
| Question 19 | 91% |
| Question 20 | 98% |
| Question 21 | 80% |
| Question 22 | 96% |
| Question 23 | 85% |
| Question 24 | 78% |
| Question 25 | 80% |
| Question 26 | 95% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
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