BSc Physics with a Foundation Year
About this course
BSc in Physics, combining fundamental physical laws with applied mathematical methods. Core topics include Statistics and Mathematical Modelling. This four-year programme includes a Foundation Year, providing a route into Physics, Astrophysics or Medical Physics degrees. Students may extend to an MPhys or opt for a professional placement year.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCD (C in Maths)
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 16%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 32%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- A degree: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Modules
- Independent Project
- Skills for Knowledge, Independence, Lifelong Learning
- Introduction to Mechanics
- Introduction to Algebra
- Introduction to Calculus
- Statistics and Data
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £44,000. The £36,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Physics with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is CCD at A level. The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with a Foundation Year at Cardiff University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.