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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
University of Surrey, Guildford
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
15-SEP-25
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Duration
5 Years
Course summary
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It鈥檚 a great option if:- You don鈥檛 have the grades for a full degree course- You have non-traditional qualifications or experience- You鈥檙e starting university after some time away from education- You鈥檙e looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Life as a foundation year studentDuring a foundation year you鈥檒l learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you鈥檒l be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.As a foundation year student, you鈥檒l be a full student of the University and part of our community. You鈥檒l have access to all our campus facilities and support.
Why choose this courseOur professionally accredited BSc and MChem teach you the fundamentals of medicinal chemistry and encourage you to make your own discoveries.You鈥檒l benefit from our research-active academics and strong professional links, gaining the confidence to translate your ideas into practice. You鈥檒l also have the opportunity to study modules delivered by our School of Biosciences and Medicine.Our chemistry programmes offer one of the best staff-to-student ratios in the country.鈥疶his means you鈥檒l have excellent support, gaining the knowledge and skills you need to enter the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.We also offer award-winning Professional Training placements, giving students industry work experience opportunities with leading organisations in the UK and abroad.
What you will studyOur courses train you in core and medicinal chemistry, covering topics such as physiology, pharmacology and cell biology.You鈥檒l also benefit from Surrey鈥檚 excellent links with leading pharmaceutical companies, where you can choose to complete a Professional Training or Industrial Research placement.You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MChem. The MChem builds on the BSc with a masters year and is a direct route to a masters qualification. If you study for an MChem, you鈥檒l spend a year doing industry-based research before returning for a final-year of masters-level modules.
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
A level : CCC
Overall: CCCWe do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.Required Subjects: Chemistry.Applicants taking the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass.
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