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Chemistry with Foundation Year

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Course summary

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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Number one in the UK for student satisfaction with teaching and for feedback in the Guardian Best Universities Guide 2025.

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.

Connected to Industry
Experience chemistry in the real world with a placement. Many students take placements and gain employment with global industries.

This course is for you if...

  • you are passionate about Chemistry and want to make a difference in the world

  • you enjoy hands-on practical experience

  • you thrive in a friendly and supportive teaching environment

  • you are keen to experience working with the latest analytical instrumentation.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chemistry, Royal Society of

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Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time including foundation year • 4 Years
  • BSc (Hons) • Sandwich including foundation year • 5 Years

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Application codes

Course code:
F101
Institution code:
P60

University of Plymouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Course code:
F101
Institution code:
P60

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