BSc Physics with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc Honours in Physics with a foundation year route. The foundation year is designed for students without A-Level qualifications in mathematics or physics. The programme provides a pathway to progress to a Physics BSc or MPhys degree, covering core topics including mechanics, calculus, quantum physics, thermodynamics, and electricity and magnetism.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 55%: 6 offers from 11 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 61 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 17%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 18%
- Finance Professionals: 14%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 74%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 74%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 49%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 43%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 12%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 16%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- A degree: 10%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £43,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University do next?
88% 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 Newcastle University?
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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Physics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University?
55% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 6 offers from 11 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Physics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist.
Does BSc Physics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Physics with Foundation Year at Newcastle University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.