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Physics with a Foundation Year BSc MPhys
at University of Sheffield

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 25,670
Country Rank#12
Duration60 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

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 right 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.

Course Content
After successfully completing the foundation year modules, you can start your main degree.

A selection of modules are available each year - some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.

Foundation year

Core modules:
- Advanced Level Chemistry
- Scientific and Laboratory Skills
- Further Foundation Mathematics
- Foundations of Physics
Entry Requirement
The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
- BBB
- including at least one of Maths or Physics + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken
- A Levels + additional qualifications BBC, including at least one of Maths or Physics + B in a relevant EPQ
- International Baccalaureate 32, with 5 in Higher Level Maths or Physics
- BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in a relevant subject, 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 at least one of Maths or Physics
- Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at 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 Dual Award Science) grade 6/B

English language requirements
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Fees & Scholarships
Home students
£9,250

Overseas students
£25,670

Additional costs
The annual fee for your course includes a number of items in addition to your tuition. If an item or activity is classed as a compulsory element for your course, it will normally be included in your tuition fee. There are also other costs which you may need to consider
Career Prospect
Our physics students develop numerical, problem solving and data analysis skills that are useful in many graduate jobs, including computer programming, software engineering, data science, and research and development into new products and services. Their expertise can be applied to many of the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century, from developing renewable energy technologies and improving medical treatments to creating quantum telecommunications systems and exploring outer space.

Students who want to work as a physics researcher often do a PhD, which can lead to a career at a top university or a major international research facility such as CERN.

The University of Sheffield is part of the White Rose Industrial Physics Academy. This partnership of university physics departments and technical industries can set up collaborations between our students and industrial partners through internships, year in industry placements, final year projects and careers activities. WRIPA also organises the UK’s largest physics recruitment fair, where our students can meet potential employers.

Cost Of Studying At University of Sheffield

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Physics with a Foundation Year BSc MPhys at University of Sheffield