Chemistry with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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

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**Chemistry with a Foundation Year**Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle the challenges of the 21st century. From combating climate change and creating energy storage devices, to developing new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.This course is designed for students who do not meet the requirements for ...Read more


Chemistry with a Foundation Year

Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle the challenges of the 21st century. From combating climate change and creating energy storage devices, to developing new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.This course is designed for students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to Stage 1 of our degree courses, and is an excellent conversion course for applicants who have shown academic ability in non-science subjects.Our distinctive course includes a set of 'chemistry in context' modules where you can apply your knowledge to specific case studies - in our state-of-the-art facilities - as well as the opportunity to work with our leading research teams on your own project. You'll also benefit from our expert career advice - we'll help you to achieve your ambitions.


Accreditation

This course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).


Your future

You'll graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience, as well as a toolbox of transferable skills highly sought after by employers. These include excellent communication and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently or as part of a team; analytical thinking; and effective time management. Typical graduate destinations include:- GSK- Ministry of Defence- Pfizer- Reckitt- SG Technologies Ltd- teaching.You'll also develop key transferable skills including: the ability to work independently or as part of a team; to analyse and problem solve; to conduct research and communicate your findings.


Location

Our city, your time.It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
Chemistry
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Chemistry graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Chemistry graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
S
Salina
10 Jan 24

I really enjoy working in the labrotary and working with a range of chemicals. In addition to this the library is very large and convient as it is in the centre of campus...Read more

K
Katy
04 Oct 23

The campus is beautiful - modern facilities dotted across Kent countryside and woodlands. I love watching the campus bunnies and squirrels skipping across the footpath as I walk..Read more

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CDD Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

80 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

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

MMP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

24 points in the IB Diploma or 80 UCAS Tariff points including either a HL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6

including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section

overall in Science with C or more in the core

Popular A-level subjects

Chemistry

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Chemistry
81%
Biology
53%
Mathematics
45%
Psychology
23%
Physics
18%
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Salina
10 Jan 24
Chemistry BSc (Hons)
I really enjoy working in the labrotary and working with a range of chemicals. In addition to this the library is very large and convient as it is in the centre of campus....
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K
Katy
04 Oct 23
Chemistry - PhD
The campus is beautiful - modern facilities dotted across Kent countryside and woodlands. I love watching the campus bunnies and squirrels skipping across the footpath as I walk...
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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Recruitment and Admissions Office, The Registry, Darwin Road Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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