Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Interested in chemistry but don’t have the qualifications to apply for a degree? This four year degree includes a foundation year, designed to help you build the skills and knowledge required to progress onto our BSc (Hons) Chemistry degree.
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Practical experience
With hands-on experience in our modern laboratories from week one, our course is designed to enhance your skills and make you workplace ready.
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Interested in chemistry but don’t have the qualifications to apply for a degree? This four year degree includes a foundation year, designed to help you build the skills and knowledge required to progress onto our BSc (Hons) Chemistry degree.<br/><br/>Top for student satisfaction<br/>Number one in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching and for feedback in the Guardian Best Universities Guide 2025.<br/><br/>Practical experience<br/>With hands-on experience in our modern laboratories from week one, our course is designed to enhance your skills and make you workplace ready.<br/><br/>Connected to Industry<br/>Experience chemistry in the real world with a placement. Many students take placements and gain employment with global industries.<br/><br/>This course is for you if...<br/>- you are passionate about Chemistry and want to make a difference in the world<br/><br/><br/>- you enjoy hands-on practical experience<br/><br/><br/>- you thrive in a friendly and supportive teaching environment<br/><br/><br/>- you are keen to experience working with the latest analytical instrumentation. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F101
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade E in a relevant science subject: Chemistry, Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Science and the Environment, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access course in a Science subject Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C /4 or above
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
to include a 3 at Higher Level in a science subject. Maths and English accepted within
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
In a relevant science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PP
In a relevant science subject
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
M,P
In a relevant science subject
AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
OCR Certificate in Quantitative Problem Solving (MEI) (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
City & Guilds Certificate in Using and Applying Mathematics (Core Maths)
Considered in combination
A level
32 UCAS Points - Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade E in a relevant science subject: Chemistry, Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Science and the Environment, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics.
T Level
P
Pass (D or E on the core). Any subjects related to Science/Engineering/Health
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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