Chemistry with a Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
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 excellent conversion course for applicants who have shown academic ability in non-science subjects. Our distinctive course allows you to apply your knowledge to specific case studies - in our state-of-the-art facilities - as well as giving the opportunity to work with our leading research teams on your own project.
You'll also benefit from our expert careers advice – we'll help you to achieve your ambitions. This course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
Key highlights
- Fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
- Conversion route for applicants strong in non-science subjects
- Apply chemistry knowledge to specific case studies in state-of-the-art facilities
- Own research project working alongside leading research teams
- Optional sandwich year or route to an integrated MChem
- Expert careers advice to support your ambitions
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 80 — Typical offer 80 UCAS points Contextual offer: N/A Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: DDD — A level DDD Contextual offer: N/A Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Careers this course leads to
- Chemist
- Analytical Chemist
- Pharmaceutical Research Scientist
- Formulation Scientist
- Energy Storage Research Scientist
- Environmental Scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 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 Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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