BSc (Hons) Physics with Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
Take your passion for physics further with BSc (Hons) Physics with Foundation Year at the University of Salford. Laboratory-based learning. Industry and career-focused.
Include a placement year. Apply now.
Key highlights
- Foundation year opens physics to applicants from any academic background
- Laboratory-based learning throughout the course
- Industry and career-focused approach to physics
- Option to include a placement year in industry
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — Standard entry requirements UCAS tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points - Grade E in Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - Any other subjects.
- UCAS tariff points: 72 — Standard entry requirements UCAS tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points - Grade E in Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - Any other subjects.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
- T-level: Pass — T Level Pass (D or E on the core) - Science only accepted subject.
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — to include including Grade 4
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Physicist
- Research scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Data analyst
- Medical physicist
- Physics teacher
Cost of study
UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
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 Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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