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University degree

Physics

The University of Sheffield · Sheffield
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Gain the scientific background needed for a physics degree with our foundation year course. Study the laws that shape the Universe and gain the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to progress onto our BSc degree courses. Gain the scientific background needed for a physics degree with our foundation year course.

Study the laws that shape the Universe and gain the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to progress onto our BSc degree courses. Test out a career path, build up your CV and grow your network of contacts. This BSc Physics with a Foundation Year course will give you the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.

If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for a physics degree, then our four-year BSc Physics with a Foundation Year course is exactly the place to begin. Successful completion of your foundation year , with an average mark of 60 or above, guarantees you entry onto our BSc physics degrees.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts1%
96-111 pts1%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts26%
144-159 pts25%
160-175 pts14%
176-191 pts9%
192-207 pts7%
208-223 pts4%
240+ pts3%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£29,500
3 years on
£38,500
5 years on
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