Chemistry with Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) - 2026/7
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Investigation With Foundation Year
Subsidiary award(s)
Award | Title |
---|---|
Ord | Chemistry with Forensic Investigation With Foundation Year |
DipHE | Chemistry with Forensic Investigation With Foundation Year |
CertHE | Chemistry with Forensic Investigation With Foundation Year |
Professional recognition
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry for partially meeting the academic criteria for Chartered Chemist (CChem).
Modes of study
Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
Full-time | UCJ10012 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
Full-time with PTY | UCJ10016 | 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Other internal and / or external reference points
For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and the professional training year, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Investigation.
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences - School of Engineering
Programme Leader
TURNER Scott (Chst Chm Eng)
Date of production/revision of spec
05/08/2025
Educational aims of the programme
Programme learning outcomes
Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Full-time with PTY
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over five academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year, an optional professional training year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
---|---|---|---|---|
ENG0011 | MATHEMATICS A | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
ENG0013 | PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCE | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
ENG0021 | FOUNDATIONAL CHEMISTRY | Compulsory | 30 | 1 |
ENG0022 | APPLIED CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY | Compulsory | 30 | 2 |
ENG0023 | FURTHER FOUNDATIONAL CHEMISTRY | Compulsory | 30 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 0 - FHEQ Level 3
No options. For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Investigation.
Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
Module code | Module title | Status | Credits | Semester |
---|---|---|---|---|
ENG0011 | MATHEMATICS A | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
ENG0013 | PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCE | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
ENG0021 | FOUNDATIONAL CHEMISTRY | Compulsory | 30 | 1 |
ENG0022 | APPLIED CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY | Compulsory | 30 | 2 |
ENG0023 | FURTHER FOUNDATIONAL CHEMISTRY | Compulsory | 30 | 2 |
Module Selection for Year 0 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 3
No options. For further information relating to FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6 and the professional training year, including learning outcomes, aims and module information please view the BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Forensic Investigation.
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
Study exchange (Level 5) | N | |
Dual degree | N |
Quality assurance
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Please note that the information detailed within this record is accurate at the time of publishing and may be subject to change. This record contains information for the most up to date version of the programme / module for the 2026/7 academic year.