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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FFX2

Chemical Sciences with Foundation

Queen Mary University of London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£32,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Queen Mary University of London, the BSc (Hons) Chemical Sciences with Foundation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in physical sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £32,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

General Chemistry Fundamentals
Mathematics for Chemical Sciences
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry Principles
Physical Chemistry Essentials
Laboratory Skills and Safety
Chemistry in Context
Academic Communication and Study Skills
UCAS Code:FFX2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

Including Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject from either Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required. Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.

International Baccalaureate

26 points

To include grades 4,4,4 from three HL subjects including Biology or Chemistry. A second science subject at Higher Level of Chemistry, Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology is also required.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic75.55.575.5
PTE Academic76————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£131,800

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — Queen Mary University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,500£30,000£37,000
3 years£22,500£28,000£34,000
5 years£29,000£36,000£46,000

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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 24% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£29,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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

60%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%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
88%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Queen Mary University of London

Queen Mary University of London offers Chemical Sciences with Foundation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#103QS World
#16UK Ranking
24,640+Students
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