Country-specific information
Some of our entry requirements are specific to particular countries, so please read our guidance about which qualifications you will need to study Chemical Engineering at Manchester. The entry requirements listed below are for September 2025 entry and are subject to review each academic year.
This page relates to undergraduate entry requirements only. If you are looking for postgraduate country information, or your country is not listed, please contact the relevant admissions team.
Canada
Qualification
Alberta High School Diploma
MEng with IE
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects numbered 30 or 31 which must include grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), and at least one from grade 12 Physics or Chemistry. 90% is required in one and 85% in the other and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
MEng / BEng
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects numbered 30 or 31 which must include 85% in grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), 85% in grade 12 Physics or Chemistry and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
Qualification
Canada British Columbia Secondary School Diploma
MEng with IE
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects which must include grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), and at least one from grade 12 Physics or Chemistry. 90% is required in one and 85% in the other and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
MEng / BEng
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects which must include 85% in grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), 85% in grade 12 Physics or Chemistry and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
Qualification
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
MEng with IE
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects which must include grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), and at least one from grade 12 Physics or Chemistry. 90% is required in one and 85% in the other and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
MEng / BEng
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects which must include 85% in grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), 85% in grade 12 Physics or Chemistry and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
Qualification
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
MEng with IE
Considered on a case by case basis
MEng / BEng
Considered on a case by case basis
China
Qualification
Senior High School Diploma
MEng with IE / 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 with IE
Achieve Chinese Senior High School Certificate with overall 88% or GPA 3.4 above from year 12. Pass Advanced Placement examinations with grades 5, 5, 5. This must include Calculus BC and at least one from Chemistry or Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) and one other AP subject (excluding Calculus AB and Physics 1).
MEng / BEng
Achieve Chinese Senior High School Certificate with overall 87% or GPA 3.3 above from year 12. Pass Advanced Placement examinations with grades 5, 5, 5. This must include Calculus BC and at least one from Chemistry or Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) and one other AP subject (excluding Calculus AB and Physics 1).
France
Qualification
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général (Science Pathway)
MEng with IE
Obtain 16 out of 20 overall with 16, 15, 15 in three Speciality Subjects including Mathematics, Physics with Chemistry and one other subject.
MEng / BEng
Obtain 15 out of 20 overall with 15, 15, 15 in three Speciality Subjects including Mathematics, Physics with Chemistry and one other subject.
Qualification
Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB)
MEng with IE
Obtain 15 out of 20 overall with 15, 14, 14 in three Speciality Subjects including Mathematics, Physics with Chemistry and one other subject.
MEng / BEng
Obtain 14 out of 20 overall with 14, 14, 14 in three Speciality Subjects including Mathematics, Physics with Chemistry and one other subject.
Greece
Qualification
Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with PanHellenic examinations (or A-levels)
MEng with IE
Pass with an overall average of 18.5 out of 20 including 19 and 18 in year 3 Mathematics and one from Physics or Chemistry. Along with either grades A*, A in A Level Mathematics and one from Physics or Chemistry or scores of 19, 18 in Maths and Science Panhellenic Examination.
MEng / BEng
Pass with an overall average of 18 out of 20 including 18 in year 3 Mathematics and 18 in Year 3 Physics or Chemistry. Along with either grades A, A in A Level Mathematics and in Physics or Chemistry or scores of 18, 18 in Maths and Science Panhellenic Examination.
Hong Kong
Qualification
Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate
MEng with IE
A*AA including Maths and at least one from Physics or Chemistry.
MEng / BEng
AAA including Maths and at least one from Physics or Chemistry.
Qualification
Hong Kong Diploma of HE
MEng with IE / MEng / BEng
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the department.
Qualification
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
MEng with IE
Obtain 5 in Core Maths, 5*,5*, 5 in Extended Maths (M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus), at least one from Physics or Chemistry and a fourth subject excluding Liberal Studies and Citizenship and Social Development.
MEng / BEng
Obtain 5 in Core Maths, 5*,5, 5 in Extended Maths (M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus), at least one from Physics or Chemistry and a fourth subject excluding Liberal Studies and Citizenship and Social Development.
India
Qualification
Grade XII examinations awarded by CBSE or ISC National Boards
MEng with IE
Obtain an overall average of at least 90% including 90, 85 in Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) and one from Physics or Chemistry
MEng / BEng
Obtain an overall average of 85% overall including 85% in Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) and 85% in Physics or Chemistry
Qualification
Grade XII examinations awarded by Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu State Boards
MEng with IE
Obtain an overall average of at least 95% including 95, 90 in Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) and one from Physics or Chemistry.
MEng / BEng
Obtain an overall average of at least 90% overall including 90% in Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) and 90% in Physics or Chemistry.
Qualification
Grade XII examinations awarded by West Bengal State Board
MEng with IE
Obtain an overall average of at least 85% including 85, 80 in Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) and one from Physics or Chemistry.
MEng / BEng
Obtain an overall average of 80% overall including 80% in Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) and 80% in Physics or Chemistry.
Ireland
Qualification
Irish Leaving Certificate
MEng with IE
Obtain grades H1, H1, H1, H1, H2 in the Irish Leaving Certificate including H1 in Mathematics and H1 in Science (Physics and Chemicstry are acceptable).
MEng / BEng
Obtain grades H1 H1 H1 H1 in the Irish Leaving Certificate including H1 in Mathematics and H1 in Science (Physics and Chemistry are acceptable).
Italy
Qualification
Diploma Di Esame Di Stato (on the scientific pathway)
MEng with IE
Pass with an overall average of 95% including 95, 90 in Mathematics and one from Physics or Chemistry.
MEng / BEng
Pass with an overall average of 95% including 90% in Mathematics and 90% in Physics or Chemistry.
Malaysia
Qualification
Malaysian Certificate of Education - Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
MEng with IE / MEng / BEng
Not suitable for first year entry. Refer to Foundation Year.
Qualification
Malaysian High School Certificate - Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
MEng with IE
Achieve overall GPA of 3.75 in STPM with grades AAA including Mathematics and one from Physics or Chemistry.
MEng / BEng
Achieve overall GPA of 3.58 in STPM with grades AAA including Mathematics and one form Physics or Chemistry.
Qualification
3 year Diploma (after SPM)
MEng with IE / MEng / BEng
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department
Pakistan
Qualification
Pakistan High School Certificate
MEng with IE / MEng / BEng
Applicants who have completed the High School Certificate are required to undertake a suitable, recognised Foundation Year. Please contact the department.
Poland
Qualification
Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Certificate of Maturity)
MEng with IE
Award of New Matura with an overall average of at least 80%, with 85% in two extended level subjects and 90% in another one. Extended subjects to include Mathematics and at least one from Physics or Chemistry.
MEng / BEng
Award of New Matura with an overall average of at least 80%, with 85% in 3 extended level subjects, including Mathematics and at least one from Physics or Chemistry.
Saudi Arabia
Qualification
l-Thanawaya Al-Aama or Tawjihi
MEng with IE / 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
Qualification
Singapore A-Level at H2 Level
MEng with IE
AAA including Maths and at least one from Physics or Chemistry.
MEng / BEng
AAA including Maths and at least one from Physics or Chemistry
Qualification
3 year Polytechnic Diploma
MEng with IE / MEng / BEng
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department
Spain
Qualification
Titulo de Bachiller (LOGSE)
MEng with IE
Pass with an overall average grade of 9.5 with grades 9.5 ,9, 9 which must include Maths and at least one from Physics or Chemistry plus one other subject.
MEng/BEng
Pass with an overall average grade of 9 with grades 9,9,9 which must include Maths and at least one from Physics or Chemistry plus one other subject.
Turkey
Qualification
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 with IE
Obtain Lise Diplomasi with 87% overall and this must include 87% and 85% in Grade 12 Mathematics and Grade 12 Physics or Chemistry, in any order.
MEng / BEng
Obtain Lise Diplomasi with 85% overall and this must include 85% in Grade 12 Mathematics and Grade 12 Physics or Chemistry.
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 and at least one from Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) or Chemistry and one other AP subject (excluding Calculus AB and Physics 1).
United States of America
Qualifications
USA High School Diploma
MEng with IE / 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 with IE
Achieve USA High School Diploma with a GPA of 3.1 or above. Pass Advanced Placement examinations with grades 5, 5, 5. This must include Calculus BC and at least one from Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) or Chemistry and one other AP subject (excluding Calculus AB and Physics 1).
MEng / BEng
Achieve USA High School Diploma with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Pass Advanced Placement examinations with grades 5, 5, 5. This must include Calculus BC and at least one from Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) or Chemistry and one other AP subject (excluding Calculus AB and Physics 1).
