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Foundation of Chemistry with a Foundation Year

Canterbury, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Foundation Year is a 4-year full-time foundation-year undergraduate programme at Kent's Canterbury campus covering organic, Inorganic, Physical and analytical chemistry with laboratory work, Preceded by a foundation year.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop fundamental subject knowledge in Chemistry with a Foundation Year
Academic communication and study skills for the next stage of education. Relevant syllabus content includes: modules listed on the course page include Foundations of Science 1
Scientific Methods and Data Handling
Foundations of Science 2
Scientific Methods.

Career outcomes

Pharmaceuticals
Healthcare
Environmental services
Education
Government
Further study

Curriculum

4-year full-time programme at Canterbury. Modules listed on the course page include Foundations of Science 1
Scientific Methods and Data Handling
Foundations of Science 2
Scientific Methods and Academic Skills Development
Chemical Reactivity and Analysis
Fundamental Human Biology and Genetics and Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Science. The first year is a foundation year before the standard degree stages. Ends with a dissertation or major project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer (course page): CDD / 80 UCAS points.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A level or international equivalent), Access to HE Diploma, T Level

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 63
TOEFL iBT 4
Oxford Test of English 118
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Graduation Certificate

How to apply

Check requirements and deadlines: 27 Nov 2026 for January 2027
31 Aug 2027 for September 2027. Apply through UCAS
Or directly via the course page 'Apply now' if you pay international fees and have never used UCAS. No application fee. Submit the personal statement and Admissions ID check. Complete the CAS Shield interview if asked. Meet conditions
Accept as Unconditional Firm and pay the deposit via the e-store or Flywire. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,950 GBP
Application fee	£0 GBP
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Canterbury
Faculty or school	School of Natural Sciences
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Aug 2027
291 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.