If you want to study physics at Sheffield but you don’t have the right A Levels, this is the most direct route. The foundation year gives you the necessary grounding in maths, physics and chemistry. Complete it to the required standard and you’re guaranteed a place on one of our degree courses.
Physics at Sheffield gives you hands-on experience working with leading academics on real research projects. We teach the IT and programming skills that you’ll need for a career in industrial research. And there are plenty of opportunities for fieldwork: investigating dark matter 1km underground at Boulby Mine, or 2,400m above sea level at an observatory in the Canary Islands. We also send students to CERN in Geneva, for work placements and visits.
Many of our graduates become research scientists in academia and industry. Others go into aerospace, telecommunications, defence and energy. Employers include Ernst & Young, BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Toshiba and the Home Office.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
F309
Institution code:
S18
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including Maths and/or Physics + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken
+ B at Advanced Higher in either Maths or Physics
Access to HE Diploma in Science: 60 credits overall with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 credits at Distinction (all in Maths and/or Physics units), and 21 credits at Merit (of which 6 must be Maths and/or Physics units)
in a relevant subject + B in A Level Maths or Physics
in a relevant EPQ + BBC at A Level including Maths and/or Physics
with 5 in Higher Level Maths and/or Physics
in a relevant subject including Maths and/or Physics modules
including Maths and/or Physics
+ BB at A Level including Maths and/or Physics
To find out if you're eligible for additional consideration or an alternative offer, visit: www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply/access-sheffield
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
50%
Go onto work and study:
75%
Fees and funding
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
25670.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider.
For further information, please see https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-funding/fees-costs
Provider information
Western Bank
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Sheffield
S10 2TN
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