If you would love to study chemistry here at Leicester, but you don’t quite have the entry requirements, this Foundation Year degree is your path to making it happen.
Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject, such as Chemistry, but dont have the traditional entry requirements.
The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to...
If you would love to study chemistry here at Leicester, but you don’t quite have the entry requirements, this Foundation Year degree is your path to making it happen.<br/><br/>Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject, such as Chemistry, but dont have the traditional entry requirements.<br/><br/>The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to yours. In the first year of this course you will all be working towards passing a foundation year (year 0), which will enable automatic progression onto year 1 of any of our BSc (or MChem) Chemistry courses.<br/><br/>By completing the STEM Foundation Year you will automatically progress onto the first year of your chosen degree.<br/>You will be taught by our expert academic staff from across a number of Schools.<br/>The course strongly emphasises the development of essential professional and personal skills, which are necessary throughout your studies and beyond.<br/>During your foundation year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester student experience. You will be able to join the Students’ Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all our support services.<br/>You will have a personal tutor to support you.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F991
Institution Code
L34
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaD:24 Pass Diploma with 24 Distinctions in a science related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM In a science related subject, which must include appropriate maths and science content. You may be required to take an additional maths assessment test. GCSE/National 4/National 55/B in Maths. 4/C in English Language. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Considered when combined with A-Level Chemistry. Extended ProjectConsidered when combined with other qualifications including A-Level Chemistry. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Considered when combined with other qualifications including A-Level Chemistry. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)Considered when combined with other qualifications including A-Level Chemistry. A level |
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