BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Research Methods. This programme is a conversion course for students who have not studied science at a higher level. The final year includes a Chemistry Research Project, which is completed as a dissertation.
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Entry requirements
A level: For those with a relevant science qualification our standard offer is CDD with one of these to be Chemistry or Biology, for those without a relevant science qualification our standard offer is BB, OR CCC including at least two subjects from the following areas: humanities, computing, art and design, English language or literature. IB: 80 Tariff points, Typically H5, H4, H4 at HL including HL Science Subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science Subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 5
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 40%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 29%
- South East: 43%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Chemistry
- Chemistry and the Environment
- Organic Chemistry 1: Structure and Reactivity
- Inorganic Chemistry 1: Periodicity and Metals
- Physical Chemistry 1: Energy and Rates
- Experimental Chemistry 1
- Analytical Chemistry 1: Methods and Validation
- Biochemistry: Biomolecules and Enzymes
- Organic Chemistry 2: Molecular Synthesis
- Inorganic Chemistry 2: Organometallics and Main Group
- Physical Chemistry 2: Quantum Mechanics
- Experimental Chemistry 2
- Analytical Chemistry 2: Advanced Methods
- Materials Chemistry: Methods and Materials
- Organic Chemistry 3: Advanced Synthesis
- Inorganic Chemistry 3: Structure and Reactivity
- Physical Chemistry 3: Computational Chemistry
- Chemistry Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at University of Kent do next?
85% 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 University of Kent?
92% 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 University of Kent?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 77 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at University of Kent 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 a Foundation Year at University of Kent?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.