Chemistry with Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Chemistry with Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Chemistry at University of Surrey for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH07
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 | |
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Median salary | £30500 | £27500 | £31500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £32000 | £22000 - £31500 | £26500 - £37000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH07
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25096 | £23884 | £28283 |
25-75 percentile range | £22129 - £28904 | £19271 - £29377 | £22708 - £34913 |
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Course Description
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 professionally accredited BSc and MChem provide you with a solid grounding in investigative techniques and modern instrumentation. This enables you to gain the problem-solving and presentation skills that a forensic chemist needs. You’ll benefit from our research-active academics and strong professional links, gaining the confidence to translate your ideas into practice.
Our chemistry programmes offer one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country, with 92.5 per cent of our chemistry students saying that they are satisfied with their course in the National Student Survey 2022.
We also offer award-winning Professional Training placements, giving students industry work experience opportunities with leading organisations in the UK and abroad.
We are ranked Top 20 in the UK for chemistry in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 and the Complete University Guide 2023.
What you will study
Our courses combine core chemistry modules with topics such as forensic evidence, the toxicology of drugs and DNA profiling.
You’ll also benefit from our excellent links with leading companies, where you can choose to complete a Professional Training or Industrial Research placement.
You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MChem. The MChem builds on the BSc with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification. If you study for an MChem, you’ll spend a year doing industry-based research before returning for a final year of masters-level modules.
Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BSc or MChem during your studies.
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 Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey
25% | Finance Professionals |
15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
15% | Information Technology Professionals |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element |
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 University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Surrey in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #12
- #16
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- Chemistry
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #15
- #20
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- Chemistry
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #22
- #401
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- Chemistry
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 30 university rankings of University of Surrey
About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
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Student composition of University of Surrey
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Forensic Investigation (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 89% | 3% | 14% | £9250 | £16750 | 127 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 76% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 135 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic & Medical Sciences BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 70% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £22180 | 130 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 76% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 135 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) | University of Cumbria | - | - | - | £9250 | £13250 | - | Carlisle | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | 66% | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £12600 | 136 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 79% | 6% | 8% | £9250 | £17800 | 134 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Forensic Science BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 27% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £15400 | 117 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 74% | 6% | 7% | £9250 | £17800 | 128 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of West London | 80% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £16250 | 104 | Ealing | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023