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Chemical Engineering with Science Foundation Year Meng (Hon)
Available for Clearing 2025
Course Overview - Chemical Engineering with Science Foundation Year Meng (Hon)
The Science Foundation Year can be your route onto a science degree at Southampton if you haven’t studied the necessary subjects to meet our direct entry requirements. If you can achieve ABB at A Level, or are a mature student with relevant skills and experience, then this course can be your way into the sciences.
This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further three- or four-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our BEng and MEng Chemical Engineering degrees.
The Science Foundation Year can be your route onto a science degree at Southampton if you haven’t studied the necessary subjects to meet our direct entry requirements. If you can achieve ABB at A Level, or are a mature student with relevant skills and experience, then this course can be your way into the sciences.<br/><br/>This one-year full-time course is integrated with a further three- or four-year undergraduate degree, and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to successfully meet the challenges of our BEng and MEng Chemical Engineering degrees.<br/><br/>It is aimed at highly motivated students who already have A-Level Maths (or equivalent), but don’t have the UK Chemistry A-Level needed for entry onto these degrees.<br/><br/>You will study full-time through a combination of lectures, workshops, tutorials, and independent study, with three hours of laboratory practical work each week.<br/><br/>You can also take a route through the Engineering Foundation Year if you do not have A-Level Maths which is required for entry onto the degree.
Why Choose University of Southampton During Clearing?
As a founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton’s renowned for their research impact. You’ll have access to top-class teaching and lecturers. You’ll be taught by the people who are solving some of the world’s most complex problems.
You'll also be put in good stead for the future, as they’ll kick start your career with incredible opportunities. They’re targeted by the top employers, with industry placements, world-class research facilities, and even funding opportunities for your own startups (High Fliers, 2024).
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As a founding member of the Russell Group, the University of Southampton’s renowned for their research impact. You’ll have access to top-class teaching and lecturers. You’ll be taught by the people who are solving some of the world’s most complex problems.<br/><br/>You'll also be put in good stead for the future, as they’ll kick start your career with incredible opportunities. They’re targeted by the top employers, with industry placements, world-class research facilities, and even funding opportunities for your own startups (High Fliers, 2024).<br/><br/>They're committed to making sure you have everything you need to reach your potential, from guaranteed accommodation in Clearing to 24/7 support, 365 days a year (apply and accept by the deadline, see website). <br/><br/>Do you want to study in a buzzing city on the south coast? With the University’s student population of 24,500, and the city’s nightlife to match, there are a great variety of clubs, pubs and bars. And on campus there are hundreds of clubs and societies to explore. Their Students’ Union, SUSU, was recently ranked in the top 5 in the UK (University Students' Unions League Table 2024)!<br/><br/>A top global uni, ready when you are.
Course Information
2 Clearing options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Course Address
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2025
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H804
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Applicants are also required to have achieved a pass in Maths and English at Standard Grade Grade 3 or National 5 Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/Grade 4.
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 at Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
Pass with 32 points overall with a minimum of 16 points at Higher Level, to include no more than one relevant science subject. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Adm
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 to include no more than one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DD
DD + B at A-level (or equivalent) to include no more than one relevant science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DD
DD + B at A-level (or equivalent) to include no more than one relevant science subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DD
DD + B at A-Level (or equivalent), to include no more than one relevant science subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,M2,M2
D3, M2, M2 to include no more than one science subject from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology and Geography. Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.
Extended Project
A
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: BBB to include no more than one relevant science subject and grade A in the EPQ
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
D + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include no more than one relevant science subject.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D
D + AB at A-Level (or equivalent), to include no more than one relevant science subject.
A level
A,B,B
ABB at A-level to include no more than one science subject relevant to your application.
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
B
ABB from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-Levels, to include no more than one relevant science subject.
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| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £24,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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