BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Foundation Year

Unlock your potential and help change the future of healthcare, medicine and sustainability with our BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year. Immerse yourself in modern chemistry and open the door to a rewarding and versatile career. Develop your key skills in maths, engineering and chemistry before transitioning to the first year of your Chemistry degree. We'll help you start your journey in higher education, then build your knowledge and confidence ready to tackle global challenges. If you don’t quite have the qualifications for undergraduate chemistry, this integrated foundation year is for you. You’ll build a broad knowledge base with a strong emphasis on essential maths. From the first year of your undergraduate degree, you'll explore the world of modern chemistry and choose from topics that interest you such as analytical, medicinal, computation and biological chemistry. Spend time in our state-of-the-art teaching labs with a focus on collaborative and interdisciplinary working. Develop your creative problem-solving and communication skills. From sustainable materials to clean energy and drug discovery, play a role in addressing problems that impact our lives. You’ll be ready for a range of careers where highly skilled, practical chemists are in great demand. Build your confidence in mathematics, teamwork, computer programming and communication during your foundation year Learn through our innovative skills-based curriculum, turning you into a top-quality practical chemist Internationally leading research addressing global challenges in health, sustainability and energy Your learning will take place in a range of different settings, from scheduled teaching in lectures and small group tutorials, to self-study and peer group learning (for example preparing and delivering presentations with your classmates). You will have access to a comprehensive support systems that will assist and encourage you.As you focus on developing all your skills as a chemist, your assessment is equally diverse and comprehensive. You will take exams, produce written assignments, give oral and poster presentations, take computer-based tests and write lab and project reports.