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Physics with a foundation year at University of York - UCAS

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University of York has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

If you have potential but you're 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, you'll 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:
  • Physics
  • Physics with Astrophysics
  • Theoretical Physics
  • Mathematics and Physics
  • Physics with Philosophy

How to apply

29Jan

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
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

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/

Additional entry requirements

Interview

English language requirements

Undergraduate English Language requirements

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

Student Outcomes

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54%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
86%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £28800 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £28800 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note these fees are for 2024 entry. Fees for 2025 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible. For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/
Physics with a foundation year at University of York - UCAS