Physical Sciences (Foundation) (1+3)

University of Liverpool

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Physics and astronomy

Physical Sciences (Foundation) (1+3) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Liverpool, based in Liverpool, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £27,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CDD - CCC.

A-Level Entry

CDD - CCC

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,500

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

This programme offers a four-year route to the BSc (Hons) degree programmes offered by the Department of Physics.
You follow the Foundation Year at Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles away from the main University campus. It offers small class sizes and high academic standards. You then opt to follow any of the Physics programmes.
At Carmel College, you will take three foundation modules chosen from physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology or geography, depending on which degree route you want to follow. In your second year, you will attend the University of Liverpool and take the same modules as other students on your chosen programme.

The BSc programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CDD - CCC
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Liverpool
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Physics and astronomy
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,500