Course Summary

Physics studies the fundamental forces of the Universe and the nature of waves, particles, and the structure of matter. The Foundation Year course offers an opportunity for those who have potential, but who do not possess appropriate qualifications, to develop the skills needed to progress to completing one of our degree programmes. The course is aimed at two main groups of people: Mature students (Over the age of 21) seeking a change in career OR Students obtaining A levels qualifications who have not studied Physics and/or Mathematics to A level standard. However this is not a refresher course for those with poor marks in Physics and Maths.

Course Details - Modules

Modules are not listed for this Course.

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: F304

Institution code: Y50

Campus Name: Main Site

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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


This course is designed for students who have not studied Maths and Physics at A level or mature students looking for a career change. Regardless of your background, if you have the potential to succeed on our course we'd love to hear from you. Every applicant is considered individually and we are looking for evidence that you are capable of dealing with the workload of the course. This might be by successfully completing three A levels, or having been in full-time employment for an extended period. We usually invite you to attend an academic interview to discuss your application with us and encourage you to contact us if you have any questions about your entry qualifications.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/bsc-physics-foundation-year/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Undergraduate English Language requirements

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/entry/english-language/

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 74%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 68%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

EU 24000.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
International 24000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

Heslington
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York
YO10 5DD

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