48 monthsProgramme duration
31,500 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This foundation year will help you develop the knowledge you need to progress to one of our Physics BSc degrees.
No physics or mathematics A-Level needed. This foundation year is designed for students without A-Level (or equivalent) qualifications in mathematics or physics. It will provide you with the essential knowledge needed to progress to a Physics BSc or MPhys degree.
The full-time programme covers core topics in physics and mathematics, including:
- mechanics
- statistics
- materials science
- electrical circuit analysis
You'll also explore fundamental physics concepts such as:
- forces
- energy
- atomic structure
- radioactivity
- chemistry
- data analysis
- computational techniques
Progression
On completion of the foundation year, you're guaranteed a place in Stage 1 of these degrees:
- Physics BSc Honours
- Theoretical Physics BSc Honours
- Physics with Astrophysics BSc Honours
- Physics MPhys
- Theoretical Physics MPhys
- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys
Programme overview
Main Subject
Physics and Astronomy
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
This foundation year will help you develop the knowledge you need to progress to one of our Physics BSc degrees.
No physics or mathematics A-Level needed. This foundation year is designed for students without A-Level (or equivalent) qualifications in mathematics or physics. It will provide you with the essential knowledge needed to progress to a Physics BSc or MPhys degree.
The full-time programme covers core topics in physics and mathematics, including:
- mechanics
- statistics
- materials science
- electrical circuit analysis
You'll also explore fundamental physics concepts such as:
- forces
- energy
- atomic structure
- radioactivity
- chemistry
- data analysis
- computational techniques
Progression
On completion of the foundation year, you're guaranteed a place in Stage 1 of these degrees:
- Physics BSc Honours
- Theoretical Physics BSc Honours
- Physics with Astrophysics BSc Honours
- Physics MPhys
- Theoretical Physics MPhys
- Physics with Astrophysics MPhys
Admission Requirements
A-Level:
AAB excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking OR ABB if at least one A level from: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper.
Equivalent A level grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
GCSE grade B or 6 in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual Award Science) required. When Maths or Physics A levels are taken we require a minimum grade B.
Applicants who have, or are currently studying, A-levels in Maths AND Physics should apply for one of our Physics degrees without a foundation year.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
Value
$9463
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Newcastle University
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