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 - Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

Programme Leader

TURNER Scott (Chst Chm Eng)

Date of production/revision of spec

03/10/2025

Educational aims of the programme

  • To develop cognitive skills that allow for critical thinking, problem solving and analysis of data and information
  • To develop key and transferable skills that will help in the assimilation of knowledge and develop autonomy in learning;
  • To introduce students to a range of chemical and chemistry-related subjects and core scientific skills to prepare them for access into the BSc Medicinal Chemistry degree programme;

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
Understand the fundamental concepts of chemistry to allow progress into Level 4 of a chemistry undergraduate degree. K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate an awareness of the subject area and current areas of debate in the field. K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Have an awareness of key related topics in biology and physics. K CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Carry out investigative experiments and effectively communicate results C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Collect information to solve standard problems in the Chemical sciences C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Analyse a range of scientific data using pre-defined principles or criteria. C CertHE, DipHE, Ord, BSc (Hons)
Adapt behaviour to work with others or independently on tasks with clearly developed goals associated with Chemistry problems P Ord, BSc (Hons)
Demonstrate an awareness of ethical issues in chemistry P Ord, BSc (Hons)
Developed attitudes and behaviours that demonstrate an aptitude for lifelong learning T Ord, BSc (Hons)
Developed skills in communication, interpersonal interaction and reflection T BSc (Hons)
Developed an ability to assess own capabilities against given criteria T BSc (Hons)

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 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 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

The Regulations and Codes of Practice for taught programmes can be found at:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/quality-enhancement-standards

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.