BSc Physics with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc Physics with Foundation Year, a physics degree providing preparation for undergraduate study. The programme includes a foundation year covering core mathematics, with progression into Year 1 of the BSc Physics degree upon meeting specific criteria, and potential transfer routes to Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering Mathematics, or Natural Sciences depending on prior qualifications.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 45%: 17 offers from 38 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 22%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 36%
- Wales: 7%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £49,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Physics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
91% 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 Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Physics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
45% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 17 offers from 38 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Physics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Foundation Year at University of Exeter?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.