Getting a strong foundation in chemistry

By Vikki Cantrill2020-01-14T14:00:00

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Do post-16 qualifications adequately prepare students for the challenges of university chemistry?

Transitioning into higher education is challenging for students on many levels; the need to become increasingly independent learners is just one example. This article looks at whether students are adequately prepared for these challenges during their final years at school, as well as the ways in which universities can help students to access undergraduate chemistry studies with options such as foundation year programmes.

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