BSc Physics with Foundation Year
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS Tariff points - Grade E in Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - Any other subjects. A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points - Grade E in Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - Any other subjects. BTEC: MPP - Engineering or Science subject. MMP - Any other subjects. T level: Pass (D or E on the core) - Science only accepted subject. Must have passed all components. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff points - Higher Level Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - any subject/grade combination. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff points - Higher Level Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - any subject/grade combination. IB: 26 Points, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Maths, and Physics. Access to HE: 64 UCAS Tariff points - from a QAA-approved, science, or engineering course. 72 UCAS Tariff points - from a QAA-approved course, in any other subjects. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physics with a foundation year, combining mathematics and physics principles with laboratory skills. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, and Statistics. The foundation year serves as an alternative entry route before progression to the full BSc (Hons) Physics degree. A supervised research project in the final year allows independent investigation in a chosen area of physics.
Modules
- Foundation Mathematics A and B
- Foundation Physics A and B
- Foundation IT and Study Skills
- Foundation Physics Laboratory
- Physics in Context
- Physics Laboratory 1
- Mathematics
- Modelling of Physical Systems
- Mechanics, Relativity and Quantum Physics
- Electricity, Magnetism and Light
- Electromagnetism
- Thermal Physics
- Waves and Optics
- Physics Laboratory 2
- Quantum Physics
- Principles of Acoustics (Year one part time)
- Group Project in Physics
- Project in Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physics Laboratory 3
- Photonics and Nanotechnology
- Astrophysics and Planetary Physics