About the course

This Chemistry with Foundation Year is a one-year course designed for students whose qualifications are not appropriate for direct entry on to one of our Honours degree programmes. This programme may also be attractive to mature students who may need a period of retraining before embarking on a degree. Chemistry students benefit from lab classes in the Collaborative Teaching Laboratory (CTL) which features state-of-the-art instruments and equipment dedicated to offering you a highly curated, practical approach to your learning. Here, you can conduct newly devised experiments with research groups within the School, as well as working with external collaborators, in a transformational approach to teaching and learning.

　　You will also benefit from the new Molecular Sciences Building, home for the School of Chemistry, an £80 million investment that houses world-leading research laboratories alongside purpose-built working spaces for all of our students. It will be a showcase for research and innovation and a place to connect that research to education, promoting collaborative work. We pride ourselves on our commitment to offering you the most modern methods in teaching and learning, supported by cutting-edge facilities and technology-enhanced learning. Our innovative skills-based curriculum include new experiments designed by our own research groups and external industry collaborators turning you into top-quality practical chemists. You can rely on our pedigree, at the forefront of chemistry teaching and research for over 100 years. Along the way we’ve produced several Nobel Prize winners, so set your sights high and the possibilities are endless. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Birmingham
Autumn (September), 2025	Birmingham
Autumn (September), 2026	Birmingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Birmingham

A Levels

　　BBB. Students taking Mathematics are not considered, General Studies not considered

　　GCSE

　　Minimum 6/B in GCSE Mathematics

　　Access to Higher Education Diplomas

　　In Engineering, Combined Sciences (with at least 12 credits in either Chemistry or Physics), Chemical Sciences or Physical Sciences with 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3 out of which 30 are at Distinction.

　　International Baccalaureate

　　32 overall with 555 at Higher Level, Mathematics not considered

　　BTEC

　　DDD Extended Diploma in Engineering, Applied Science or Computing with entry test

　　Others accepted alongside A Levels as above.

　　IELTS - 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Birmingham. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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