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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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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.

Modules

Course Modules

Foundation year
We introduce you to the world of chemistry, applying the principles across a wide subject area. We focus on practical, hands-on learning. You will also gain study and mathematical skills for science - from scientific writing and time management to mathematical skills and independent study.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.

Professional bodies

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

  • Chemistry, Royal Society of

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • Integrated foundation year • 5 Years

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Application codes

Institution code:
P60

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Application codes

Institution code:
P60

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

32 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

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PP

In a relevant science subject

Extended Project

Considered in combination

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 24

to include a 3 at Higher Level in a science subject.
Maths and English accepted within

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

In a relevant science subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP

In a relevant science subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

Considered in combination

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

OCR Certificate in Quantitative Reasoning (MEI) (Core Maths)

Considered in combination

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
C

This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications

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

Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C / 4 or above. https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/bsc-chemistry-with-foundation-year

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6With 5.5 in all elements.

Full details of English Language requirements can be found on our website.https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/international/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For all information about tuition fees, please visit our fees and funding pages at www.plymouth.ac.uk/study/fees

  • Fees are correct at the time of publication and may be subject to change.

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