This programme offers a four-year route to the BSc (Hons) degree programmes offered by the Department of Physics.
You follow the Foundation Year at Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles away from the main University campus. It offers small class sizes and high academic standards. You then opt to follow any of the Physics programmes.
At Carmel College, you will take three foundation modules chosen from physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology or geography, depending on which degree route you want to follow. In your second year, you will attend the University of Liverpoo...
This programme offers a four-year route to the BSc (Hons) degree programmes offered by the Department of Physics.<br/>You follow the Foundation Year at Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles away from the main University campus. It offers small class sizes and high academic standards. You then opt to follow any of the Physics programmes.<br/>At Carmel College, you will take three foundation modules chosen from physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology or geography, depending on which degree route you want to follow. In your second year, you will attend the University of Liverpool and take the same modules as other students on your chosen programme. <br/><br/>The BSc programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F308
Institution Code
L41
Points of Entry
Foundation
Not Accepted
CCC-CDD in Advanced Highers depending on subjects studied. Combinations of Advanced Highers/Highers or just Highers will be considered on a case by case basis.
M:45
Merit grades in all 45 graded Level 3 units, including a minimum of three Science related units.
27
28
27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied.
DMM
All applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and two Sciences. Core and Additional Science/Dual Science acceptable as the two Sciences. Alternatively, if separate sciences are being studie
C,D,D
C,C,C
CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied.
T levels considered in a relevant subject and specialism.
C
Grade C, plus CC-DD at A level depending on subjects studied.
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