If you have potential, but you're missing the appropriate qualifications, then our foundation year course offers a route onto our Physics degree programmes. The course is aimed at: * A level students who have not recently studied Physics and Maths * Mature students looking to change their career You'll spend your foundation year learning maths and physics content to A level standard. You'll also apply this learning to develop your practical skills in experimental labs. After successfully completing the foundation year, you'll transfer into Year 1 of an Physics degree of your choice. We build employability into every aspect of our courses. Alongside developing an in-depth understanding of your subject, you'll gain a range of transferable skills that will allow you to take on a career in a number of sectors. All our degree programmes are offered as three-year Bachelors (BSc) courses or four-year Integrated Masters (MPhys/MMath) courses. Find out more about The University of York’s undergraduate degrees in physics: https://www.york.ac.uk/physics-engineering-technology/study/physics-undergraduate/
A Level: BBB | If you already have, or are currently studying, both A Level Mathematics and Physics, you should apply for one of our degree programmes without a foundation year. | Extended Project: C | If you achieve C or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDM | Access to HE Diploma: 21 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 24 UCAS points | Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 31 UCAS points | If you are studying Mathematics - Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level or Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Standard Level or Higher Level, and Physics at Higher Level, please apply for one of our degree courses without a foundation year. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: B | We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DDM | T Level: M | Merit overall including grade B in the Core in the following T Level subjects: Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support and Services; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Marketing; Science
Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible. For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/ — UG Standard Band 4 2027 entry
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