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UndergraduateMaster of ChemistryUCAS: F103

Chemistry with Foundation Year

Keele University
Keele, England
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5 yearsDuration
£18,200Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MChem Chemistry with Foundation Year at Keele University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Keele, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Foundation Year Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year. This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence. On the Keele Foundation Year, you'll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to... International tuition fees are £18,200 per year, home/UK fees are £10,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Chemistry
Mathematical Methods for Chemistry
Chemical Bonding and Structure
Inorganic Chemistry Fundamentals
Organic Chemistry Principles
Laboratory Skills and Safety
Academic Skills and Communication
Physical Chemistry Essentials
UCAS Code:F103
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,200

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£91,000

Home Student Fee

£10,050

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Keele University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,000£24,000£24,500
3 years£21,000£24,500£30,500
5 years£25,000£30,500£38,500

UK subject average: £29,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-02-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
25%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
97%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
96%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Keele University

Keele University offers Chemistry with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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