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Chemistry with Foundation Year

University of Plymouth

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University of Plymouth

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

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. You’ll 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. You will stand out from the crowd with professional recognition through our accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry.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 latest analytical instrumentation.Our tutorial system ensures that you receive the support and guidance you need to reach your full potential.70% of assessment based on coursework.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.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.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.Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the professional body representing chemistry in the UK.4 years Full Time.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 18,100per year

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University information

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    Plymouth University, Drake Circus, Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 8AA, England

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Join a thriving international community made up of 2,000 students from over 100 different countries.
Find your uni family in one of many international student groups at the Students' Union.
To reward outstanding achievement and to help ease concerns you may have about funding your studies, the university offers several international scholarships.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Chemistry

    20th out of 50 14

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    131 60%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    9th

    24

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.43 86%

    3rd

    3

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