Foundation Studies Program Standard (Science), Leading to Bachelor of Science Majoring in Chemistry Kaplan Group - The University of Adelaide College, Australia

Foundation Studies Program Standard

Our Foundation Studies Program provides you with a pathway to follow your dreams of studying business, IT, engineering, medicine, nursing and much more at university. Students commencing at the College in 2025 will have guaranteed entry into the new Adelaide University upon successful completion of the the Foundation Studies Program.
 

Program Benefits

• For students studying at the College, once you achieve your required progression score, you are guaranteed entry to your packaged degree, and, for most bachelor’s degrees, you won’t need to provide any further English language evidence.
• We will ensure that you understand all the additional entry requirements for Medicine, Dentistry, Midwifery, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy.
• The program is streamed, allowing you to choose subjects to suit your bachelor degree choice.
• You will be issued with a packaged Confirmation of Enrolment for the entire duration of study at the College and the University.
• In addition to weekly class attendance, students are also expected to complete 20-25 hours per week of independent learning.

Leading to: Bachelor of Science

Make new discoveries within the vast natural and physical sciences – from the sub-atomic to the planetary and beyond.

Through the Bachelor of Science, you’ll unveil the wonders of our universe through ethical observation, measurement, and prediction. Develop the systematic and creative thinking required to navigate the complexities of scientific inquiry.

You’ll graduate with the analytical methods, laboratory and field techniques, and information technology skills needed to apply scientific research into real-world contexts. Coupled with your insatiable curiosity, you’ll have the insight and expertise required to contribute to local and global challenges across a range of industries.

Major: Chemistry

Our Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry offers a strong foundation in the essential knowledge, principles and skills needed for a chemistry-focused career.

You’ll study courses covering the building blocks of chemistry: organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and medicinal. Other core topics – covering integrity and ethics, project management, communication and critical thinking – will help to develop your scientific and professional skillset.

Our wide range of electives allow you to explore various subjects, or you may choose to pursue a second major. This could be in another science discipline or a non-science area such as arts, languages, business, or mathematics.

Throughout your studies, you’ll have multiple opportunities to apply your learning into practice in the lab. Group projects and professional placements provide further opportunities to develop your technical and professional skills.

What you'll learn

Across three years of study, you’ll complete a mixture of common core courses, science core courses, chemistry courses, elective courses and a final professional placement or research project.

In your first year of the Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry, you’ll take a mix of common core science courses alongside introductory-level chemistry courses, including:

• Foundations in Chemistry
• Chemistry IA
• Chemistry IB.

In your second year, you’ll explore your chemistry major with courses in:

• Environmental and analytical chemistry
• Medicinal and biological chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Physical and inorganic chemistry
• Structure determination and analysis.

Throughout your degree, you’ll also have the opportunity to take electives as part of either a second major, or to explore topics of specific interest and relevance to your future career goals.

In your final year, you’ll embark on either a major chemistry research project or you may opt to undertake a professional placement in industry.