Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Chemistry
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25500 | £22500 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £32000 | £19000 - £27000 | £22500 - £35000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26087 | £25084 | £30411 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23037 - £30143 | £20483 - £31674 | £24333 - £37866 |
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Course Description
If you are interested in chemistry but don’t have the qualifications to apply for a degree, this could be the pathway for you. Build your skills and knowledge on this new four year degree route, which incorporates a foundation year. Successful completion of the foundation year will enable you to progress onto Year 1 of our chemistry degree.
You’ll graduate with in-demand skills for a range of career paths, from research and development in the pharmaceutical industry and lab-based roles in the food and energy industries, to positions in the science, engineering, healthcare, environmental or technology sectors. You will stand out from the crowd with professional recognition through our accreditation from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
- Benefit from award-winning teaching in small groups and be inspired by staff who are world-leading researchers.
- Hone your practical problem-solving skills in our newly-refurbished laboratories, kitted out with the latest analytical instrumentation.
- Our tutorial system ensures that you receive the support and guidance you need to reach your full potential.
* 70% of assessment based on coursework
- Experience chemistry in the real world and boost your employability by taking a work-based placement project in your final year, or working alongside PhD and post-doctoral researchers in our high specification laboratories.
- Graduate with in-demand skills for a range of career paths, from research and development in the pharmaceutical industry and lab-based roles in the food and energy industries, to positions in the science, engineering, healthcare, environmental or technology sectors.
- The foundation year is an integral part of the extended degree. Completion of the foundation year will not lead to a separate award or qualification its own right but will provide access to Year 1 of your degree.
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, the professional body representing chemistry in the UK.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemistry with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Plymouth University
| 25% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 25% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Protective service occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Minimum 2 A Levels to include a Grade E in a relevant science subject: Chemistry, Maths, Use of Maths, Physics, Statistics, Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Biology, Human Biology, Applied Science, Science and the Environment, Psychology, Design Technology, Economics.
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Must have GCSE Maths and English at grade C / 4 or above.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of Plymouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Plymouth University in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #24
- #30
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #29
- #37
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 29 university rankings of Plymouth University
About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
