Foundation Studies Program Standard (Science), Leading to Bachelor of Science majoring in Pure and Applied 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: Pure and Applied Chemistry

Our Bachelor of Science majoring in Pure and Applied Chemistry offers a solid foundation in the essential principles, knowledge and technical skills vital for a career in chemistry-related fields.

You’ll study courses across organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and medicinal chemistry. Alongside foundational chemistry theory, you’ll also master industry-standard laboratory techniques, technologies, data analysis and reporting methods.  

Core courses in ethics, project management, communication and critical thinking will further enhance your professional skillset. With a diverse range of electives, you can explore various disciplines that spark your curiosity. Or you can opt for a second major in science, arts, languages, business or other disciplines.  

Put your learning into practice with a variety of hands-on experiences including practical labs, group projects and professional placements. 

What you'll learn

Throughout the Bachelor of Science majoring in Pure and Applied Chemistry, you'll undertake a blend of foundational core courses, specialised science courses, chemistry modules and electives – culminating in a final professional placement or research project.

The first year will introduce you to common core science courses alongside foundational chemistry courses, including:

• Foundations in Chemistry
• Chemistry IA
• Chemistry IB.

Second year is when you’ll start to dive deeper into your analytical chemistry major, with courses in:

• Advanced synthetic materials
• Bioanalytical chemistry
• Dosage form design
• Environmental and analytical chemistry
• Food chemistry
• Fundamentals of materials
• Medicinal and biological chemistry
• Organic chemistry
• Physical and inorganic chemistry
• Scientific data handling and visualisation
• Structure determination and analysis
• Synthesis of materials.

In addition to courses that explore advanced chemistry theory, you’ll investigate topics covering industry-standard laboratory techniques, technologies, data analysis and reporting methods. You’ll also have a range of elective options or the choice to complete a second major in a topic of interest.