
Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
If you are interested in chemistry but don’t have the qualifications to apply for a degree, this could be the pathway for you. Build your skills and knowledge on this new four year degree route, which incorporates a foundation year. Successful completion of the foundation year will enable you to progress onto Year 1 of our chemistry degree.
* Benefit from award-winning teaching in small groups and be inspired by staff who are world-leading researchers.
* Hone your practical problem-solving skills in our newly-refurbished laboratories, kitted out with the ...
If you are interested in chemistry but don’t have the qualifications to apply for a degree, this could be the pathway for you. Build your skills and knowledge on this new four year degree route, which incorporates a foundation year. Successful completion of the foundation year will enable you to progress onto Year 1 of our chemistry degree.<br/><br/><br/>* Benefit from award-winning teaching in small groups and be inspired by staff who are world-leading researchers.<br/><br/><br/>* Hone your practical problem-solving skills in our newly-refurbished laboratories, kitted out with the latest analytical instrumentation.<br/><br/><br/>* Our tutorial system ensures that you receive the support and guidance you need to reach your full potential.<br/><br/><br/>* 70% of assessment based on coursework.<br/><br/><br/>* Experience chemistry in the real world and boost your employability by taking a work-based placement project in your final year, or working alongside PhD and post-doctoral researchers in our high specification laboratories.<br/><br/><br/>* Graduate with in-demand skills for a range of career paths, from research and development in the pharmaceutical industry and lab-based roles in the food and energy industries, to positions in the science, engineering, healthcare, environmental or technology sectors.<br/><br/><br/>* The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.<br/><br/><br/>* Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the professional body representing chemistry in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>* In the Guardian University Guide 2021 league tables: Chemistry ranked 14th out of 53 in the Guardian University Guide 2021 league tables; top in ‘satisfied with feedback’; joint 2nd in both ‘satisfied with teaching’ and the ‘value-added score’; and 6th on ‘satisfied with the course’. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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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 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)
MP
In a relevant science subject
Extended Project
Accepted 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,M
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 to 48 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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