University of York

BSc (Hons) Physics (with a foundation year)

University of YorkYork, United Kingdom

Course overview

Find your way into Physics with an intensive foundation year course

Key highlights

  • Intensive foundation year provides a route into physics degree study
  • Optional placement year available

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBB — If you already have, or are currently studying A level Maths and Physics you should apply for one of our degree programmes without a foundation year
  • Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — 21 credits at Distinction and 24 credits at Merit or higher
  • BTEC: DDM — to include in any subject
  • International Baccalaureate: 31 — International Baccalaureate: 31 points. If you are studying Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level or Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Standard Level or Higher Level, and Physics at Higher Level, please apply for one of our degree courses without a foundation year.
  • T-level: Merit — overall including grade B in the Core in the following T Level subjects: Accounting

Scholarships

  • Architecture Academic Excellence Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • Choral Scholarship

    £1,000. 6 total (1 per year group) £3,000

    Up to £1,000

  • Dean's Global Excellence Scholarship

  • English and Related Literature International Scholarships

    Funding: £1,000.

    Up to £1,000

  • Equal Access Scholarship (Undergraduate)

  • International Undergraduate Achievement Scholarship

    Funding: up to £10,000 (for first year of study only).

  • Robert Ackrill Haigh Scholarship

    One payment of £1000

    Up to £1,000

  • York Minster Choral Scholarships

    Up to £8,000 per annum

Careers this course leads to

  • Physicist
  • Research scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Engineer
  • Physics teacher
  • Software developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 (TBC) | International: £32,350

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of York, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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