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Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

UK

What will I learn?

**Foundation courses**A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:- You don’t have the grades for a full degree course- You have non-traditional qualifications or experience- You’re starting university after some time away from education- You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.**Life as a foundation year student**During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.**Why choose this course**Our chemistry programmes offer one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country, with 91.7 per cent of our students saying that they are satisfied with the teaching on their course in the National Student Survey 2023.We also offer award-winning Professional Training placements, giving our students the opportunity to work among leading chemical companies in the UK and further afield.**What you will study**• Our BSc or MChem (Master of Chemistry) courses combine modern, practical chemistry with core theory. You’ll explore topics including energy and fuel cells, advanced materials, natural products and advanced analytical techniques.• You can also choose to complete aProfessional Training placement, with opportunities available among leading chemical companies in the UK and further afield. • The MChem builds on the BSc course with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification, known as an integrated masters. On an MChem, you’ll spend a year doing research with an industry partner before returning for a final year of masters-level modules.

Which department am I in?

FEPS - Department of Chemistry

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

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Start date

15 September 2025

Venue

Stag Hill

Stag Hill,

Guildford,

Surrey,

GU2 7XH, England

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Overall: CCDWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Chemistry.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Surrey

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  • Based in Guildford, 35 minutes from London.
  • Ranked 13th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024)
  • Best University Careers Service Award winner 2022
  • International Foundation and pre-sessional English courses

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