Mathematics and Physics (with Foundation Year) FT BSc (Hons)

We’re here to support you as you set out on your journey. We’ll build your mathematics and science skills and knowledge so you’re ready for the challenge of moving on to BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics in your second year.<br/><br/>You’ll get plenty of opportunities to apply your knowledge by participating in a series of projects on your own and in a group. This develops your problem-solving and creative thinking skills – essential for mathematics and physics graduates.<br/><br/>Don’t worry if you change your mind about studying mathematics and physics. You’ll have a solid foundation to switch to one of our other mathematics courses.<br/><br/>Our Mathematics and Physics degrees are current and relevant to the needs of the business. Our close links with the industry mean that, if you wish, you’ll have the opportunity to take up job placements with some of the world’s leading companies.<br/><br/>**What youll study**<br/>In the modern world, many new employment opportunities demand multi-skilled graduates. Those with mathematical and physics skills are among the most sought-after in fields including industrial research and development, computing, business, finance and teaching.<br/><br/>You’ll use our outstanding laboratory facilities. Last year we spent £250,000 on new equipment for our teaching laboratories, including telescopes, CCD cameras, ultrasound scanners, magnetic resonance spectrometers, high-speed cameras, thermal imaging equipment and a high-resolution 3D printer.<br/><br/>**How will I learn?**<br/>We will provide lectures, practical laboratory sessions, seminars and two to four surgery sessions each week. The rest of your time is given to self-guided independent study (reading textbooks, lecture notes and exercises).<br/><br/>**Placement Year**<br/>An optional placement year is available, this will typically take place after Year Three, and you will return to campus for your final year in Year Five.

If you’re looking for somewhere that’ll get you credibility, plenty of real-world experience, and the attention of employers, at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you'll find all that and so much more.<br/><br/>They offer a huge range of undergraduate courses that have been created with careers in mind, built in collaboration with industry experts and accrediting bodies, with employer facing work experience included as standard – you’ll be sure to find a course to suit your interest and ambitions. <br/><br/>Choose to study at one of their university sites across Nottingham, and be a part of one of the UK’s top student cities with a reputation for being an affordable and friendly place to live. Or study in a vibrant capital city, at their newest campus in London, right in the creative core of one of the world’s top-ranked student cities. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026) and with NTU's accommodation gurantee, it's a place everyone can call home. Your first year of accommodation in Nottingham is guaranteed if you are offered and accept a place through Clearing (T&Cs apply). <br/><br/>Join NTU this September and enjoy GOLD-rated teaching, long-lasting employability support and incredible extracurricular opportunities at one of the UK’s largest and most applied to universities.<br/><br/>“Studying here has allowed me to challenge my perspectives and think critically. The support from tutors is second to none, and I've grown so much as a person and as a student.”<br/>Mary Jarvis, Psychology