University of Plymouth

BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Foundation Year

University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Interested in studying chemistry but don’t have the qualifications to apply for a degree? Then this new four-year degree pathway (incorporating a foundation year) at Plymouth University could be for you.

Key highlights

  • Foundation year offers a route into chemistry without standard qualifications
  • Four-year pathway leading to an honours degree in chemistry
  • Successful foundation year leads directly onto the BSc (Hons) Chemistry

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 32 — Our typical offer 32 UCAS points You may be eligible for a contextual offer Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff .
  • GCSE: 4/C or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • BTEC: PPP — to include in a Science subject; BTEC National Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — to include in a science subject
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — overall to include a 3

Scholarships

  • Early Payment Discount

    In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.

    Up to £500
  • International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship

    Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study

Careers this course leads to

  • Chemist
  • Analytical chemist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Quality control analyst
  • Research scientist
  • Environmental chemist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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