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MChem

Chemistry (Foundation Entry)

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

5 Years

Start

September 2023

UCAS Code

C268

Delivery

Campus Taught

On our MChem Chemistry (Foundation Entry) course we’ll give you an introduction to all the traditional elements of physical, organic, inorganic, analytical and ‘green’ chemistry, as well as a range of practical laboratory skills. It provides the perfect stepping stone to an MChem, the established mainstream route to becoming a chemist in the UK.

You’ll get a solid grounding in scientific knowledge and learn a wide range of practical laboratory skills and techniques. An MChem is a highly respected qualification which the major employers of chemists – and the Royal Society of Chemistry – are looking for.

Foundation entry degree courses like this one are ideal if you’ve got the ability to study for a degree but you don’t have the qualifications needed to directly enter the full honours degree programme.

During the foundation year we’ll equip you with the essential knowledge and understanding of theoretical and practical science skills you’ll need to succeed at degree level. You’ll build your confidence and become an independent learner.

Why study with us

We’re ranked 6th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide, 2022), and our courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).
You’ll get an insight into ‘green chemistry’ and how the chemical industry is adopting revolutionary processes which are more environmentally friendly.
Our laboratories feature state-of-the-art equipment, including mass spectrometers, NMRs and electron microscopes.

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What you'll do

During your foundation year you’ll enhance your practical skills with a variety of hands-on Biology and Chemistry laboratory sessions and Physics workshops.
You’ll have the chance to go on an optional sandwich placement year and gain valuable industry experience.
You can use this foundation year as an opportunity to get to know other foundation students on different science-based degree programmes.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

95%Face-to-face

5%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Accreditations

This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry. RSC are the UK’s professional body for chemical scientists with a worldwide community.

Future careers

Our Chemistry (Foundation Entry) course is a stepping stone to careers in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food and drink industries.

Fees and funding

2022/23

First year£6000 for the first year

Full-time£9250 per year

International

First year£10000 for the first year

Full-time£14250 per year

2023/24

First year£6,500 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£11,000 for the first year

Full-time£14,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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We use a diverse range of teaching methods including lectures, small-group tutorials, computer-based learning, laboratory classes and practical workshop sessions.

Chemistry is heavily reliant upon practical skills. You’ll spend lots of time developing these skills in our laboratories, learning new techniques and getting to grips with advanced equipment. As the course progresses, you’ll get involved in more complex practical work and there’s an increasing emphasis on student-initiated mini projects. So you’ll have developed a wide range of advanced practical skills by the time you undertake the triple module project in your final year.