Overview 

This foundation-level programme prepares students for progression into an undergraduate chemistry degree, building the scientific knowledge and laboratory skills required for advanced study. Delivered at the University of Leeds as part of the International Foundation Year, it combines core chemistry modules with academic study skills tailored to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. The programme develops both subject knowledge and the confidence needed to succeed on a technical degree course.

What You'll Learn

• General and inorganic chemistry principles, covering bonding, structure, and reactivity

• Physical chemistry concepts underpinning chemical processes and reactions

• Organic chemistry fundamentals relevant to molecular structure and behaviour

• Analytical chemistry techniques, including a practical chemistry project

• Academic study skills tailored to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects

• Complementary modules in biology or mathematics to build interdisciplinary scientific understanding

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this programme, students will be able to apply core principles across general, physical, organic, and analytical chemistry to solve structured scientific problems. They will have developed practical laboratory skills through project-based chemistry work, alongside the academic study habits needed for STEM-focused university study. These outcomes will prepare graduates to enter the first year of a BSc Chemistry degree with the disciplinary knowledge and study skills the programme requires.