Chemistry with a Foundation Year
University of East Anglia UEA
UCAS Code: 8F10 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of East Anglia UEA
UCAS Code: 8F10 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted. Contextual offer: CDD
Access to HE Diploma
Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Contextual offer: MMP Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Scottish Higher
Obtain an overall Pass including a C in the core of the T Level and a Pass in the Occupational Specialism.
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About this course
**Overview**
From the materials we make to the medicines we take; chemistry shapes our relationship with the world around us. Understanding how chemicals interact at a molecular level is not only fascinating, but also of critical importance in solving some of greatest challenges facing humanity, such as climate change and eradicating disease.
If you’re interested in chemistry but don’t meet the academic requirements to enter a degree programme, Chemistry with a Foundation Year is for you. The Foundation Year of our innovative course will fill the gaps in your knowledge and arm you with the skills you’ll need to progress onto our Chemistry degree.
Our cutting-edge research in chemical sciences underpins our teaching – through lectures, workshops, small group tutorials and practical laboratory sessions – ensuring your learning is at the forefront of scientific thought.
You’ll be hands-on in our modern teaching laboratory. The laboratory is light, spacious, and fully equipped with a range of analytical and spectroscopic instrumentation. Our state-of-the-art research equipment, such as our X-Ray and NMR suites and imaging facilities, will also be used to enhance your studies.
Complete the Foundation Year successfully, and you’ll be accepted onto one of our BSc or MChem Chemistry degree programmes which will give you the in-depth academic training you’ll need to become a professional chemist. The transferrable skills you’ll develop will also be beneficial to a wide range of occupations, offering a breath of career opportunity.
**Disclaimer**
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**
Modules
Year 1 will take the form of the foundation year, in which you will study the key concepts of chemistry and mathematics, and choose between additional physics and biology modules. In Year 2, you will join the main body of BSc Chemistry undergraduates, studying core modules in chemistry from Energetics and Spectroscopy to Bonding, Structure and Periodicity. In Year 3 you will develop your knowledge of the core areas of chemistry while honing your practical skills. In Year 4 you will choose topics based on your interests and career aspirations, for example, forensic or organic chemistry. You will also undertake a final-year project based on your own interests.
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University of East Anglia UEA
School of Chemistry, Pharmacy and Pharmacology
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