BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Chemistry with a Foundation Year. Core topics include programming. The foundation year provides grounding in chemistry, mathematics, laboratory practice, and scientific communication, delivered through workshops, lectures, small group tutorials, and practical sessions. After the foundation year, students progress to the BSc Chemistry degree.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 47%
- London: 23%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 3%
- 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
- FURTHER CHEMISTRY
- FOUNDATIONS IN CHEMISTRY
- INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS
- BASIC MATHEMATICS I
- BASIC MATHEMATICS II
- FURTHER MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENTISTS
- INTRODUCTORY PROGRAMMING
- INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
- INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS
- FURTHER PHYSICS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £42,500. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Chemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia do next?
70% 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 East Anglia?
88% 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 East Anglia?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
Is BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year at University of East Anglia 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 East Anglia?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.