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Chemical Sciences with Foundation at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS

Course summary

Combine a foundation year with a traditional university degree in chemistry. Get the skills and experience you need to study an undergraduate degree in chemistry with our integrated foundation programme. You are guaranteed a place on one of the following programmes at Queen Mary if you pass the foundation year, without having to re-apply through UCAS: Chemistry BSc/MSci Pharmaceutical Chemistry BSc/MSci As a foundation student you’ll have full access to all student facilities, including welfare, library, social and sport. UK and EU foundation students are eligible for funding through the Student Loans Company. You’ll be taught on our Mile End campus by experienced university staff who also teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. You can choose your own pathway through this degree, with the option to carry out an additional year of advanced study to graduate with an MSci.

Modules

Year 0 Foundation One Year-long double module allocated based on previous maths qualifications: Mathematics A  or Mathematics B Semester 1 Compulsory Communication in Science & Technology Introductory Chemistry Physics - Mechanics and Materials Semester 2 Compulsory A Closer Look at Chemistry Molecules to Cells Physics - Electricity and Atomic Physics Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Assessment method

Measuring attainment in our modules against the intended learning outcomes involves either a series of coursework elements (practical reports, field course reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests), an end of semester final summative assessment/written exam or a combination of both. Final-year students undertake a research or investigative project, assessed with a detailed written report, poster and interview.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
FFX2
Institution code:
Q50
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

All applicants to QMUL must show they meet a minimum academic English language standard for admission and to be successful on the course. Please refer to the website below for details on our English Language requirements by course and acceptable alternative qualifications. You will also find important information regarding UKVI's English requirements if you are applying as an international student who will require Tier 4 immigration permission to enter the UK.

Queen Mary University of London: English Language Requirements

http://www.qmul.ac.uk/international/englishlanguagerequirements/index.html#


Student Outcomes

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60%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250* Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250* Year 1
Scotland £9250* Year 1
Wales £9250* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Our most recent information regarding tuition fees can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/tuitionfees/
Chemical Sciences with Foundation at Queen Mary University of London - UCAS