Physical Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Physical Sciences with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

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).

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Academic and Student Division
Birmingham
B15 2TT

Application Details

Course Code

FGI0

Institution Code

B32

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

60 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 Programme

32

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 - Principal

Accepted 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 level

B,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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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250

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