BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Chemistry with a foundation year, combining laboratory work with environmental and earth sciences. Core topics include Laboratory Techniques. Hands-on laboratory experience begins from the first week, and a placement year is available. The programme concludes with a Sustainable Development Project involving group work and a conference presentation.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) mathematics and English at grade 4/C or above. A level: A typical offer will be 32 points from a minimum of 2 A levels including an E in a relevant subject. BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: PPP in a Science subject If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. Access courses: Pass a named Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant Science subject. T level: Pass in a science subject. International Baccalaureate: 24 overall to include a 3 at Higher Level in a Science subject English and Maths accepted within: Higher Level = 4 Standard Level = 5.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 97%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 98%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 55%
- Wales: 3%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Becoming a Successful Global Scientist
- Essentials for Physical and Environmental Sciences
- Our Changing Planet - Chemical and Geo-environmental Processes
- Sustainable Development Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £38,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth do next?
80% 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 Plymouth?
100% 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 Plymouth?
The typical offer is A at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.