BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Chemistry. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. This four-year programme begins with a Foundation Year before progressing to Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry degrees. Options are available to extend the degree to an MChem, a Placement Year Abroad, or a Year in Industry, and an Independent Project is included.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCD (C in Chemistry)
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What students say
Based on about 78 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 32 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 14%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 24%
- Wales: 29%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Foundations of Chemistry
- Independent Project
- Skills for Knowledge, Independence, Lifelong Learning
- Foundations of Physiology, Transport and Communication
- Foundations of Molecular, Cell and Evolutionary Biology
- Introduction to Mechanics
- Introduction to Algebra
- Introduction to Calculus
- Statistics and Data
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
90% 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 a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is CCD at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.