BSc Chemistry (with a Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc Hons Chemistry (with a Foundation Year), a chemistry degree centred on STEM foundations and preparation for undergraduate study. The foundation year involves studying three modules linked to the chosen degree, incorporating taught sessions, group work, problem-based learning and project work. Teaching takes place four days a week at a partner college in Preston, with free transport provided from the main university campus where students reside.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC. This should include Chemistry and one other science subject from Biology, Mathematics or Physics. IB: 26 points overall with 14 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 4 Chemistry HL and 4 in one further HL science subject from Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 60%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University do next?
90% 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 Lancaster University?
98% 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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.