
Chemistry with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Chemistry with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Chemistry with a Foundation Year
Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle the challenges of the 21st century. From combating climate change and creating energy storage devices, to developing new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
This course is designed for students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to Stage 1 of our degree courses, and is an exce...
<strong>Chemistry with a Foundation Year</strong><br/>Interested in developing chemical compounds? Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Enter the fascinating world of Chemistry at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to help tackle the challenges of the 21st century. From combating climate change and creating energy storage devices, to developing new pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.<br/><br/>This course is designed for students who do not meet the requirements for direct entry to Stage 1 of our degree courses, and is an excellent conversion course for applicants who have shown academic ability in non-science subjects.<br/><br/>Our distinctive course includes a set of chemistry in context modules where you can apply your knowledge to specific case studies - in our state-of-the-art facilities - as well as the opportunity to work with our leading research teams on your own project. Youll also benefit from our expert career advice - well help you to achieve your ambitions.<br/><br/><strong>Accreditation</strong><br/>This course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).<br/><br/><strong>Your future</strong><br/>Youll graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience, as well as a toolbox of transferable skills highly sought after by employers. These include excellent communication and problem-solving skills; the ability to work independently or as part of a team; analytical thinking; and effective time management. Typical graduate destinations include:<br/><br/><br/>• GSK<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ministry of Defence<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Pfizer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Reckitt<br/><br/><br/><br/>• SG Technologies Ltd<br/><br/><br/><br/>- teaching.<br/><br/><br/>Youll also develop key transferable skills including: the ability to work independently or as part of a team; to analyse and problem solve; to conduct research and communicate your findings.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/>Our city, your time.<br/>It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.<br/>We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
26/09/2026
Campus
Canterbury campus
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Course Code
F105
Institution Code
K24
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Scottish Higher
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
Access to HE Diploma
The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
24 points in the IB Diploma or 80 UCAS Tariff points including either a HL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 4 or SL Science subject, Sport, Psychology or Maths at 6
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should have grade C or 4 in Mathematics GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
A level
T Level
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