Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Foundation Year in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
16,300
(c. USD21,829.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
If chemistry interests you but you lack the formal qualifications for direct degree entry, this four-year program with an integrated foundation year offers the perfect starting point. Develop essential skills and knowledge during the initial year, with successful completion granting progression to our full chemistry degree.
Graduates acquire sought-after expertise for diverse careers, including pharmaceutical R&D, laboratory positions in food and energy sectors, and roles across science, engineering, healthcare, environment, and technology fields. Distinguish yourself with our Royal Society of Chemistry accreditation.
Enjoy small-group learning from award-winning educators and world-class researchers.
Develop hands-on problem-solving abilities in our modernized labs equipped with cutting-edge analytical instruments.
Personalized tutorial support helps maximize your academic potential.
Coursework accounts for 70% of assessment.
Enhance career prospects through final-year work placements or collaborative research in our advanced laboratories alongside PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers.
The foundation year forms a crucial component of the extended program, serving as a gateway to Year 1 rather than constituting a standalone qualification.
Our program holds accreditation from the UK's premier chemical science body, the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Full-time duration: 4 years.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
32 - 48
Approximate cohort size is 20 students per year.
A levels: from a minimum of 2 A levels to include at least one pass in a science subject. Excluding general studies.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP from a science related subject.
12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma: MP from a science related subject.
BTEC National modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access courses: pass Access course (preferably from a science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent). For candidates that do not have a science, electrical or technology background please contact: [email protected] for further advice.
T level: Pass (D or E on the core) 72 points or above. Any subjects related to Science/Engineering/Health.
GCSE:mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above.
International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.
Mature students with appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. For those who do not meet the requirements, please enquire for further details.
Progression onto chemistry F100 - achieving 120 credits in the specified course and an average of at least 50 per cent across all 120 credits.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
32 - 48
Approximate cohort size is 20 students per year.
A levels: from a minimum of 2 A levels to include at least one pass in a science subject. Excluding general studies.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP from a science related subject.
12 Unit BTEC National Certificate/QCF Diploma: MP from a science related subject.
BTEC National modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Access courses: pass Access course (preferably from a science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing subject) (including GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4 or above or equivalent). For candidates that do not have a science, electrical or technology background please contact: [email protected] for further advice.
T level: Pass (D or E on the core) 72 points or above. Any subjects related to Science/Engineering/Health.
GCSE:mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above.
International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include 3 at Higher Level science subject. English and mathematics must be included.
Mature students with appropriate work experience are encouraged to apply. For those who do not meet the requirements, please enquire for further details.
Progression onto chemistry F100 - achieving 120 credits in the specified course and an average of at least 50 per cent across all 120 credits.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Tuition
GBP
16,300