BSc Physics (with a Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc Hons in Physics (with a Foundation Year), a physics degree within the physics subject area. The foundation year is taught at the Lancaster University School of Mathematics at Cardinal Newman College, allowing students who do not meet standard entry requirements to prepare for a STEM degree. Upon successful completion, students progress to the main university campus for the remainder of their studies.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC. This should include Mathematics and Physics. IB: 26 points overall with 14 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 4 in Mathematics HL and 4 in Physics HL
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What students say
Based on about 65 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 23%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 7%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 6%
- Scotland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 97%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £31,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £45,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University do next?
91% 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 Lancaster University?
94% 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 Lancaster University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Physics (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.