Physics with a foundation year
University of YorkPhysics with a foundation year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of York, based in York, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £29,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.
A-Level Entry
See entry requirements
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£29,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
If you have potential but you're missing the appropriate qualifications then our foundation year course offers a route onto our physics degrees.
The course is aimed at:
- A level students who have not recently studied both Physics and Maths
- Mature students looking to change career
After completing the foundation year, you'll transfer into the Year 1 of a physics degree of your choice. All our degree programmes are offered as three-year Bachelors (BSc) courses or four-year Integrated Masters (MPhys/MMath) courses. Many have the option to spend an additional year abroad or in industry:
- Physics
- Physics with Astrophysics
- Theoretical Physics
- Mathematics and Physics
- Physics with Philosophy
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
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- York
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Physics and astronomy
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £29,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ