BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Chemistry, studied through an integrated STEM Foundation Year pathway. Core topics include Data Analysis and Research Methods. The foundation year (year 0) enables automatic progression onto year 1 of BSc Chemistry. The course runs on the University of Leicester campus alongside standard-entry students.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC including Chemistry
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What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 31%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 20%
- London: 11%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 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): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamental Mathematics
- Waves and Matter
- Introduction to Chemistry 1
- Introduction to Chemistry 2
- Introductory Chemistry Practical
- Scientific Computing
- Academic Support
- Introductory Data Analysis
- General Chemistry
- Introductory Organic Chemistry
- Introductory Inorganic Chemistry
- Introductory Physical Chemistry
- Introductory Practical, Computing and Skills
- Applied Mathematics for Chemistry
- Discovering Drugs and their Targets
- Spectroscopy Theory and Practice
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Practical Chemistry and Key Skills
- Analytical Chemistry in Practice
- Polymer and Materials Chemistry
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Research Skills, Employability and General Paper
- Year Three Chemistry Research Project
- Advanced Physical Chemistry
- Metals in Synthesis
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry
- Major Therapeutic Areas
- Sustainability Enterprise Partnership Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £38,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Leicester 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 Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
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 Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Leicester accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Does BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Leicester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.