BSc Physics with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Physics with a foundation year, combining mathematics and physics principles with laboratory skills. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, and Statistics. The foundation year serves as an alternative entry route before progression to the full BSc (Hons) Physics degree. A supervised research project in the final year allows independent investigation in a chosen area of physics.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 64 UCAS Tariff points - Grade E in Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - Any other subjects. A level: 64 UCAS Tariff points - Grade E in Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - Any other subjects. BTEC: MPP - Engineering or Science subject. MMP - Any other subjects. T level: Pass (D or E on the core) - Science only accepted subject. Must have passed all components. Scottish Highers: 64 UCAS Tariff points - Higher Level Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - any subject/grade combination. Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 UCAS Tariff points - Higher Level Maths and Physics. 72 UCAS Tariff points - any subject/grade combination. IB: 26 Points, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Maths, and Physics. Access to HE: 64 UCAS Tariff points - from a QAA-approved, science, or engineering course. 72 UCAS Tariff points - from a QAA-approved course, in any other subjects. GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 65%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation Mathematics A and B
- Foundation Physics A and B
- Foundation IT and Study Skills
- Foundation Physics Laboratory
- Physics in Context
- Physics Laboratory 1
- Mathematics
- Modelling of Physical Systems
- Mechanics, Relativity and Quantum Physics
- Electricity, Magnetism and Light
- Electromagnetism
- Thermal Physics
- Waves and Optics
- Physics Laboratory 2
- Quantum Physics
- Principles of Acoustics (Year one part time)
- Group Project in Physics
- Project in Physics
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physics Laboratory 3
- Photonics and Nanotechnology
- Astrophysics and Planetary Physics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Physics with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £34,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £41,000. The £34,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Physics with Foundation Year at University of Salford 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 Salford?
85% 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 Salford?
The typical offer is 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BSc Physics with Foundation Year at University of Salford 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 University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.