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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Chemistry with a Foundation Year
University of Kent
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Chemistry with a Foundation Year course at University of Kent.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,D,D
including any required subjects as listed in the relevant qualification section
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Chemistry with a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | C |
| Mathematics | C |
| Biology | C |
| Physics | C |
| Psychology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: F105
Here's what University of Kent says about its Chemistry with a Foundation Year course.
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 excellent conversion course for applicants who have shown academic ability in non-science subjects.
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. You'll also benefit from our expert career advice - we'll help you to achieve your ambitions.
Accreditation This course is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
Your future You'll 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:
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GSK
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Ministry of Defence
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Pfizer
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Reckitt
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SG Technologies Ltd
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teaching.
You'll 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.
Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!
Source: University of Kent
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Physical Sciences
Location
Canterbury campus | Canterbury
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Chemistry
Start date
26 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
You'll study mathematics, physics, electronics and computing, and take part in practical classes. You'll focus on the broad base on which Chemistry is founded and start to build your practical lab skills. You'll further develop your knowledge of organic, inorganic and physical chemistry and continue to develop your lab skills. In your final year, alongside your modules, you complete an independent research project.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Kent
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Kent students who took the Chemistry with a Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
95%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
74%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
Assessment and feedback
70%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
59%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
58%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
64%
low
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
low
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
high
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
73%
low
Student voice
73%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
62%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Kent. These students are taking Chemistry with a Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Kent graduates who took Chemistry with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
70%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Natural and social science professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Conservation and environment professionals
5%
Engineering professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Kent graduates who took Chemistry with a Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£31k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Chemistry with a Foundation Year.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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