Physics Foundation Year
Newcastle UniversityPhysics Foundation Year Fd cert is an undergraduate degree at Newcastle University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne, taught full-time over 1 year. Graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB.
A-Level Entry
AAB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Want to study physics at Newcastle, but not studying maths or science A levels (or equivalent)? If so, this Foundation Year programme is designed for you. Take this Foundation Year to develop the knowledge you need to progress to our three-year Physics BSc Honours degree.
You will study topics such as:
•foundation mathematics
•foundation physics
•individual project
On successful completion of your Foundation Year you are guaranteed entry to our Physics degree programme at Newcastle (subject to achieving the required grades).
Entry Requirements
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
- Foundation Certificate - Fd cert
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Physics and astronomy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £28,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ