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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F103
Chemistry with Foundation Year
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Foundation Year at University of Birmingham is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. The Chemistry with Foundation Year is an integrated foundation degree, giving you access to our highly ranked chemistry undergraduate courses. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Fundamental Chemistry Concepts
Mathematics for Scientists
Physics Foundations
Chemical Bonding and Structure
Laboratory Techniques and Safety
Data Handling and Computing
Organic Chemistry Essentials
Inorganic Chemistry Principles
UCAS Code:F103
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC - BBB To include Chemistry. Offer will depend on combination of subjects offered. General Studies, Critical Thinking are not accepted. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 32 overall with HL 5,5,5 – 5,5,4 to include Chemistry. Offer will depend on combination of subjects offered. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| PTE Academic | 67 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Each year contains 120 credits of taught material, delivered in modules that are typically worth 10 or 20 credits. English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £31,000 | £33,500 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £27,000 | £32,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £33,000 | £41,000 |
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
£27,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 14% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£29,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-02-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
88%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
85%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
91%Learning resources
89%Student voice
84%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
93%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Birmingham
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