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This programme is multidisciplinary and offers a broad programme of study, providing a solid level of knowledge across science, engineering and mathematics. Maths is essential for all students to succeed within chemical engineering, so we place a great emphasis on this subject. The skills you learn...
Our Chemical Engineering with Foundation Year is an integrated foundation degree, giving you access to our highly ranked chemical engineering undergraduate courses. If you don’t have the qualifications necessary to apply directly for first-year entry, this could be the way to go.<br/><br/>This programme is multidisciplinary and offers a broad programme of study, providing a solid level of knowledge across science, engineering and mathematics. Maths is essential for all students to succeed within chemical engineering, so we place a great emphasis on this subject. The skills you learn here will allow you to enter the first year on an equal footing to those who have taken A Level maths.<br/><br/>You will also take modules in science and engineering. As well as leading to specific degree courses, these modules will help you develop many transferable skills including teamwork, confidence-building in technology and numeracy, computer literacy and presentation skills.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H892
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
32
32 overall with HL 5,5,5. May not include Maths and Chemistry in combination
BTEC Extended Diploma is considered on a case by case basis, contact us for further guidance.
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
B,B,B
BBB depending on your previous studies, not to include Maths and Chemistry in combination. The Foundation Year Programme is designed for students who have not achieved the normal subjects and grades required for enter our first year, i.e. you have not studied a full A level or IB HL in Maths and Chemistry. GCSE: Physics and Chemistry or Science double award at grade A; GCSE Mathematics at grade A, Plus three A levels at grade B or above. General Studies not accepted.
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |