BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Foundation Year, a chemistry degree exploring modern chemical principles. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for further study and careers in healthcare, medicine, and sustainability.
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Entry requirements
A Level: BBB Students taking Mathematics are not considered. General Studies not considered.. IB: 5,5,5 , 32 points overall with 555 at Higher Level, Mathematics not considered.. T Level: Merit overall, with core grade B from one of the courses listed below.
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What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 44%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 11%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £41,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Birmingham do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Birmingham?
97% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.