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Physics with a Foundation Year, BSc, MPhys

University of Sheffield, the United Kingdom

University of Sheffield

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The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
BSc, MPhysFull-time5 yearsSeptemberGBP 9250 per yearfind out

About Physics with a Foundation Year, BSc, MPhys - at University of Sheffield

If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for our degrees, a foundation year is for you. Your first year will be spent improving your knowledge and skills, so you're at the righ
T Level: to move to a degree.

Your study will include modules in physics, mathematics and chemistry. When you've completed the foundation year, you can enter the first year of any of our physics degree programmes.

You can specialise later in your course, and can often switch between our degrees. In your final year, you'll complete an extended individual project.

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Entry requirements

The A Level entry requirements for this course are:

BBB
including Maths and/or Physics + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken

A Levels + additional qualifications: BBC, including Maths and/or Physics + B in a relevant EPQ
International Baccalaureate:
32, with 5 in Higher Level Maths or Physics
BTEC Extended Diploma:
DDM in Engineering or Applied Science, including Maths and/or Physics modules
BTEC Diploma:
DD + B at A Level in either Maths or Physics
Scottish Highers: + 1 Advanced Higher
ABBBB + B in Maths or Physics
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels:
B + BB, including Maths and/or Physics
Access to HE Diploma:
Award of
Access to HE Diploma: in Science, with 45 credits a
T Level: 3, including 24 at Distinction (all in Maths and/or Physics units), and 21 at Merit

Routes for mature students

Other requirements
  • GCSE Maths and Physics (or combined science) at grade 6/B

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