Our inspiring Physical Sciences Foundation Year is an integrated foundation degree, giving you access to our highly ranked physical sciences undergraduate courses. If you do not have the qualifications necessary to apply directly for first-year entry, this could be the course for you.
The Physical Sciences Foundation Year can lead to Bachelors degrees in computer science, mathematics, nuclear science and physics (excluding theoretical physics or theoretical physics and applied mathematics).
Once you’ve completed the course successfully and have met the subject-spec...
Our inspiring Physical Sciences Foundation Year is an integrated foundation degree, giving you access to our highly ranked physical sciences undergraduate courses. If you do not have the qualifications necessary to apply directly for first-year entry, this could be the course for you.<br/><br/>The Physical Sciences Foundation Year can lead to Bachelors degrees in computer science, mathematics, nuclear science and physics (excluding theoretical physics or theoretical physics and applied mathematics).<br/><br/>Once you’ve completed the course successfully and have met the subject-specific progression criteria, you will automatically join your chosen first-year course.<br/><br/>The foundation year provides an excellent opportunity to study at a leading research-focused university without the required qualifications needed for first-year entry. All teaching takes place on the main Birmingham Edgbaston campus, the home of the majority of our undergraduate degrees. As such, you will have access to the same excellent facilities as other students, for example, the state-of-the-art library, sports centre and the stunning new outdoor space: the Green Heart.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FGI0
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE Diploma60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3 out of which 30 are at Distinction including 12 in Mathematics + 12 in Physics and 15 at Merit. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 32 overall with the following at higher level: 555 including Physics. 655 including at least one of Chemistry, Computer Science or Economics. 665 in 3 other subjects. Applicants taking Higher Level Maths are not considered. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)BTEC Diplomas will be considered in combination with A Levels on a case-by-case basis dependent on the subjects taken. BTEC applicants may be required to undergo a problem solving test. Applicants taking these qualifications are advised to contact the University before making an application. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalAccepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section) Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade. A levelB,B,B A,A,B Offers will depend on combinations of A levels taken: Applicants taking A level Maths are not considered. BBB including Physics. ABB including at least one of Chemistry, Computer Science or Economics. AAB in 3 other subjects. GCSE: Minimum B in GCSE Mathematics, if not taken at a higher level. General Studies not accepted. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |