Chemistry (Foundation)
Kingston University
UCAS Code: F108 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Any subject not continued onto A2 level would be considered for this programme alongside at least one other full A Level.
A pass in any Access to HE Diploma would be considered suitable for this programme
Considered in any subject alongside at least one other full Level 3 qualification such as an A Level
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With a minimum of a grade 4 at Higher Level English or a grade 5 Standard Level English.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Any subject considered
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
Any subject considered
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Any subject considered
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
Any subject considered
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
Any subject considered
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Any subject considered
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
Any subject considered
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Any subject considered
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Any subject considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Any subject considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Any subject considered
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Any subject considered.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Any subject considered
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Any subject considered
UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. General Studies not accepted.
About this course
**Why choose Kingston**
– This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
– You’ll have the opportunity to have a one-year work placement. This will give you valuable experience and help prepare you for a career in chemistry.
– Kingston’s state-of-the-art laboratories include networked computers for each workspace, which are newly refurbished through a £6 million investment.
**About the course**
Do you want to be involved in making positive changes to the world? This could be the course for you. Chemistry affects every aspect of our lives, from clothing to medicines that help millions of people. It plays an integral part in solving global challenges such as food security, plastic pollution, developing alternative energies, and synthesising new medicines and materials.
Chemistry at Kingston offers knowledge and skills relevant to industry, research and teaching. You’ll gain practical skills in our laboratories, broaden your knowledge of environmental chemistry, and develop the academic and professional skills valued by employers.
Through optional modules, you can tailor this degree to your interests and career goals. An individual project enables you to investigate a chosen area in depth.
Modules
Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
Year 0: CX3005 Computer programming; SX3006 Mathematics For Science; SX3001 Scientific Investigation & Skills; SX3002 Biology; SX3003 Chemistry; CX3001 Technical Investigation & Skills; CX3002 Mathematics for Computing; CX3003 Mathematics; CX3004 Computer Systems; SX3007 Environment Science & Geography; SX3005 Sport Science.
Year 1: CH4001 Foundation Organic & Physical Chemistry; CH4002 Foundation Inorganic & Environmental Chemistry; CH4003 Introduction to Spectroscopic & Experimental Techniques; CH4004 Academic Skills for Molecular Science.
Year 2: CH5001 Inorganic Chemistry; CH5002 Organic & Medicinal Chemistry; CH5003 Physical Chemistry; CH5004 Analytical & Experimental Chemistry.
Year 3: CH6001 Organic & Natural Product Chemistry; CH6013 Inorganic & Physical Chemistry; CH6004 Project; CH6007 Advanced Analytical Science; CH6005 Industrial & Polymer Chemistry
Assessment methods
Teaching methods include lectures, workshops and practical classes. Theory work is backed up by independent or group-based practical study.
Assessment typically comprises 60 per cent exam/40 per cent coursework, including practical exercises and in-course tests. Projects are assessed by practical work, presentation of results and a written report.
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Kingston University
Department of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Chemistry graduates are in demand from a wide range of industries, from the food, oil, chemicals and pharmaceuticals to consultancy, technical analysis and teaching. They're also prized by business and finance employers for their research and data handling skills — anywhere there is research and data to be explained, you can find chemistry grads. If you want a career in research, you need a doctorate, so start planning now if you fancy one of these exciting and challenging jobs - but good students can usually get grants to take a doctorate, so don't worry about the financing if you think you have what it takes. The recession wasn’t too kind to chemists, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry (one of the key employers for chemists), but things are getting back to normal for this flexible group and it's one of the few degrees that is bucking the current trend and increasing graduate numbers.
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