Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics with Foundation Year
University of Surrey
Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics with Foundation Year
Course Summary
**Foundation courses**
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
**Life as a foundation year student**
During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.
As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.
**Why choose this course**
Our exciting BSc and MPhys Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics courses are unique in the UK.
You’ll study the core modules required of a physics degree, but you’ll also gain a specialism that combines the quantum world of atomic nuclei with the cosmic scale of astronomy.
Students also benefit from our excellent facilities and the University’s partnership with the National Physical Laboratory.
Two unique aspects of both courses are:
Our placement programme:
- Within the BSc, the option to take a paid Professional Training placement in industry gives you invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your employability.
- On our MPhys course, you’ll take a year-long, masters-level integrated research placement. This can be in one of our world-leading research groups or at one of our international partner institutions.
Our focus on undergraduate research and innovation:
- All undergraduates have the opportunity to apply for paid 8-10 week summer research placements within our research groups and those of our South East Physics Network partners.
- We offer in-house grants that students can apply for to fund a research placement, attend a conference or develop a new business idea.
**What you will study**
On our Physics with Nuclear Astrophysics courses, you’ll explore core elements of traditional physics (e.g. particle physics, atoms and molecules) and topics within astronomy and nuclear physics, reflecting the outstanding research we conduct at Surrey.
Students have the option to take a Professional Training placement on the BSc or an integrated research year on the MPhys. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification. The MPhys integrated research year allows you to develop your skills in an academic or industrial arena, before returning for your final masters-level modules.
Depending on your progress, you may have the option to switch to a BSc or MPhys during your studies.
Course Details - Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website. The link is under course ‘contact details’. You will also find full details of the programme, including assessment methods, programme structure, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
S85
Campus Name:
Stag Hill
Campus code:
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
Overall:
CCD
We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking in our offers.
Required Subjects:
Mathematics grade C and Physics or Chemistry.
Overall:
BBCCC
Required Subjects:
Maths and Physics or Chemistry
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C.
Maths : Scottish National 5 - C
Overall:
QAA recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 18 at Distinction, 3 at Merit and and 24 at Pass
Required Subjects:
Maths and Physics or Chemistry
GCSE or Equivalent:
Inclusion of GCSE English and Mathematics equivalent within Access programme
Overall:
CCD
Required Subjects:
Maths grade C and Physics or Chemistry
GCSE or Equivalent:
English Language: Scottish National 5 - C.
Maths : Scottish National 5 - C
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A level offer, plus an alternate offer of one A level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects.
Overall:
28
Required Subjects:
Maths and Physics or Chemistry
GCSE or Equivalent:
English, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).
Maths, HL4/SL4 (including MYP).
Maths Studies, SL4.
Overall:
MMM, with an additional A Level Mathematics, grade C
Required Subjects:
Maths and Physics or Chemistry
Overall:
Pass overall with CCD from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element.
Required Subjects:
Mathematics grade C and Physics or Chemistry
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element
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