**Course overview**
If you’re interested in solving problems and finding out how things work, then our Physics with Foundation Year degree is a stepping stone to our Physics degrees.
**Why study with us**
- You’ll explore concepts spanning basic theory to discoveries at the forefront of the field, giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to be a part of future advances and innovations.
- You’ll also gain the mathematical ability to express those ideas alongside laboratory experience to perform real physics experiments.
**Course overview**<br/><br/>If you’re interested in solving problems and finding out how things work, then our Physics with Foundation Year degree is a stepping stone to our Physics degrees.<br/><br/>**Why study with us**<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll explore concepts spanning basic theory to discoveries at the forefront of the field, giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to be a part of future advances and innovations.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll also gain the mathematical ability to express those ideas alongside laboratory experience to perform real physics experiments.<br/><br/><br/>- Our courses are delivered through engaging lectures, problem-solving tutorials and hands-on laboratory sessions. And our small class sizes means youll receive lots of support right from the start.<br/><br/><br/>**What you’ll do**<br/><br/><br/>- Graduates of physics and astrophysics are amongst the most employable in the world, particularly in technical and business sectors.<br/><br/><br/>- The staff who deliver the courses are members of the School’s Jeremiah Horrocks Institute and many hold PhDs and are active and renowned researchers. <br/><br/><br/>- During our BSc (Hons)/MPhys Physics or Astrophysics degree courses you’ll get to use specialist physics laboratories, developing your skills to be able to experiment using research equipment, and you’ll have the opportunity to use the University’s Alston Observatory during your course. <br/><br/><br/>**Accreditations** <br/><br/><br/>- This course is accredited by the IOP, the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. On completion of this course graduates can progress towards Chartered Physicist (Phys) status.<br/><br/><br/>**Future careers**<br/><br/>Our Physics Foundation Year course leads to employment in industry, government research institutes, overseas laboratories and observatories.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F301
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffScottish Higher64 UCAS points including 32 points from Maths and Physics Access to HE Diploma64 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and 15 level 3 credits in Physics International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePass IB Diploma including 62 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including 32 points from Higher Level or Standard Level Maths and Physics Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP BTEC Applied Science or Engineering MPP is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis. 64 UCAS points including BTEC is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A-level or AS level Maths or Physics. Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)64 UCAS points including 32 points from Maths and Physics GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSEs at Grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication. GCSE Maths grade A/7 accepted in place of Maths/Physics s Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)64 UCAS points including BTEC is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A-level or AS level Maths and Physics ASAS Maths and AS Physics at grade C accepted to meet subject requirements only. We do not accept UCAS points gained from AS grades A level64 UCAS Points including 32 points from A2 or AS Maths or Physics T LevelP P (D or E) required. T Level in Science or Engineering is accepted alongside GCSE Maths at grade A/7, AS Maths or alternative proof of Mathematical ability on a case-by-case basis. T Level in any subject is accepted alongside 32 UCAS points from A Level or AS Level Maths and Physics |
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