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**Foundation courses**
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
**Life as a foundation year student**
During a foundation year you’ll...
**Foundation courses**<br/>A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:<br/><br/>You don’t have the grades for a full degree course<br/>You have non-traditional qualifications or experience<br/>You’re starting university after some time away from education<br/>You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.<br/><br/>**Life as a foundation year student**<br/>During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.<br/><br/>As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.<br/><br/>**Why choose this course**<br/>• Experience the complete chemical engineering process: our £1.7m chemical engineering facility includes a fully operational pilot process plant, which you’ll use during your course and operate as part of a team in your third year. <br/><br/>• You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements programme, which prepares students for roles in industry.<br/><br/>• Alongside general university scholarships and bursaries, our extensive contacts in industry have resulted in prizes being awarded to undergraduates by Atkins, Halliburton KBR, Air Products, UOP, IChemE and the Worshipful Company of Engineers.<br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>Our BEng and MEng align with current industry issues. They combine traditional chemical engineering topics with multidisciplinary design projects, specialist petrochemical modules and sustainability.<br/><br/>You can apply to study for either a BEng or MEng. The MEng builds on the BEng with a masters year, known as an integrated masters and is a direct route to becoming a chartered engineer. Students on our MEng may take part in a multidisciplinary project working with other engineering students across the University.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Stag Hill
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H814
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Foundation
Not Accepted
B,B,B,C,C
Overall: BBBCC Required Subjects: Mathematics and chemistry or physics. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths : Scottish National 5 - C
D:21,M:3,P:21
Overall: QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at Pass Required Subjects: Access to Higher Education modules must be in relevant subjects. A-level Mathematics grade C. GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme
29
Overall: 29 Required Subjects: Chemistry or Physics HL4/SL6 and either Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL4/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL4. GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6.
MMM
Overall: MMM, with an additional A Level Mathematics, grade C Required Subjects: BTEC must be in a relevant subject. A-level Mathematics grade C.
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4).
C,C,C
Overall: CCC Required Subjects: Mathematics and either physics or chemistry, or equivalent. GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C.
C,C,C
Overall: CCC We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers. Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass. Required Subjects: Mathematics and either physics or chemistry, or equivalent.
Overall: Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Required subjects: A-levels in mathematics and chemistry or physics. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Required Subjects: A-levels in mathematics and chemistry or physics.
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