Physics with a foundation year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Physics with a foundation year BSc (Hons)
If you have potential but youre missing the appropriate qualifications then our foundation year course offers a route onto our physics degrees.
The course is aimed at:
• A level students who have not recently studied both Physics and Maths
• Mature students looking to change career
After completing the foundation year, youll transfer into the Year 1 of a physics degree of your choice. All our degree programmes are offered as three-year Bachelors (BSc) courses or four-year Integrated Masters (MPhys/MMath) courses. Many hav...
If you have potential but youre missing the appropriate qualifications then our foundation year course offers a route onto our physics degrees.<br/><br/>The course is aimed at: <br/><br/><br/>• A level students who have not recently studied both Physics and Maths<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Mature students looking to change career<br/><br/><br/><br/>After completing the foundation year, youll transfer into the Year 1 of a physics degree of your choice. All our degree programmes are offered as three-year Bachelors (BSc) courses or four-year Integrated Masters (MPhys/MMath) courses. Many have the option to spend an additional year abroad or in industry:<br/><br/><br/>• Physics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Physics with Astrophysics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Theoretical Physics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Mathematics and Physics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Physics with Philosophy<br/><br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F304
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Extended Project
C
If you achieve C or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.
A level
If you already have, or are currently studying both A Level Mathematics and Physics you should apply for one of our degree programmes without a foundation year.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £32,350 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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