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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey, Guildford
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey, Guildford
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey, Guildford
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:- You don’t have the grades for a full degree course- You have non-traditional qualifications or experience- You’re starting university after some time away from education- You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Life as a foundation year studentDuring a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.
Why choose this courseOur professionally accredited BSc and MChem teach you the fundamentals of medicinal chemistry and encourage you to make your own discoveries.You’ll benefit from our research-active academics and strong professional links, gaining the confidence to translate your ideas into practice. You’ll also have the opportunity to study modules delivered by our School of Biosciences and Medicine.Our chemistry programmes offer one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country. This means you’ll have excellent support, gaining the knowledge and skills you need to enter the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.We also offer award-winning Professional Training placements, giving students industry work experience opportunities with leading organisations in the UK and abroad.
What you will studyOur courses train you in core and medicinal chemistry, covering topics such as physiology, pharmacology and cell biology.You’ll also benefit from Surrey’s excellent links with leading pharmaceutical companies, where you can choose to complete a Professional Training or Industrial Research placement.You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MChem. The MChem builds on the BSc with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification. If you study for an MChem, you’ll spend a year doing industry-based research before returning for a final-year of masters-level modules.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
CCC Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:21,M:3,P:21 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Overall: CCCWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Chemistry.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
Overall: BBBCCRequired Subjects:ChemistryGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths : Scottish National 5 - C
Overall:CCCRequired Subjects:ChemistryGCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths : Scottish National 5 - C
Overall:QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 21 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 21 at PassRequired Subjects:Modules must be in relevant subjects.GCSE or Equivalent: Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme
Overall:29Required Subjects:Chemistry HL4/SL6GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.
Overall:MMMRequired Subjects:BTEC must be in a relevant subject.
Overall:Pass Required subjects: Science.
Overall:Pass overall with CCC from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.Required Subjects: Chemistry
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Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£26,000 per year
Students from International
Long Stay Accommodation for Students (Shared Duplex) Fee - 74.00 Per Week
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