Physics with Foundation Year BSc Honours 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Newcastle University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

31,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

1Scholarships

Starting Month

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:



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:



Admission Requirements

88+
6+
4+
34+
65+
115+

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.

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
31,500 GBP

Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
Bachelors Open

Value

$9463

Deadline

30 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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