Program Overview

Physics with Foundation Year BSc Honours

Overview

This Physics with Foundation Year BSc will prepare students for one of our Physics BSc or MPhys degrees, opening doors to diverse career paths across a range of industries.

Course Details

• UCAS code: F304
• Full time: 4 years
• Tuition fees (Year 1):
  • Home: Not Set
  • International: £31,500
• Scholarships available: Yes

Entry Requirements

• A-Level: AAB excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking OR ABB if at least one A level from: Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper.
• GCSE: grade B or 6 in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual Award Science) required.
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points. GCSE grade B or 6 in Mathematics and Physics (or Dual Award Science) required.
• Alternative offers: Available through contextual or alternative offer routes.

Modules and Learning

Foundation Year

• Compulsory modules:
  • Electricity and Magnetism (10 credits)
  • Group Project (10 credits)
  • Mechanics (10 credits)
  • Introduction Computing (10 credits)
  • Core Mathematics A (30 credits)
  • Core Mathematics B (30 credits)
  • Concepts in Thermal and Quantum Physics (10 credits)
  • The Physics of Oscillations (10 credits)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: Lectures, seminars, small group tutorials, problem classes, laboratory sessions, practical computing sessions.
• Assessment methods: Assessments, examinations, projects, reports.

Facilities and Environment

• Facilities: High-specification laboratory facilities, computing area, dedicated study and social spaces.
• Support: Personal tutor, peer mentor scheme, staff-student committee, Student Wellbeing Advisors, Transition Officer.

Your Future

• Career paths: Engineering, medicine, finance, nanotechnology, oil, gas and renewable energy, telecommunications.
• Transferable skills: Problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, communication, presentation, teamwork, computing skills.
• Further study: Postgraduate courses, PhD courses.

Research

• Research strengths: Novel electronic materials, semiconductor devices, nanoscale properties of materials, computational physics, quantum fluids, quantum matter, observational astrophysics, astrophysical fluids, cosmology, quantum gravity.
• Research culture: Interdisciplinary approach, diverse research strengths, expert academic staff.

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

• Tuition fees:
  • Home: Not Set
  • International: £31,500
• Scholarships: Available for UK, EU, and international students.

Open Days and Events

• UK open days: On-campus and virtual open days.
• Worldwide events: Regular travel overseas to meet with students interested in studying at Newcastle University.
• Online events: Virtual events and webinars.