Physics with Foundation Year BSc Honours (F304)

Each stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

• SFY0003 Foundation Mathematics 1
• SFY0004 Foundation Mathematics 2
• SFY0015 Foundation Physics A
• SFY0016 Foundation Physics B
• SFY0007 Foundation Year Project

You will take credits from the following modules to bring the total number of credits up to 120:

• SFY0001 Basic Maths
• CSC6001 Computer Applications
• SFY0002 Basic Statistics
• SFY0005 Foundation of Chemistry
• SFY0008 IT and Communications
• SFY0011 Applied Mechanics 0
• SFY0012 Electrical and Electronic Engineering 0
• SFY0013 Materials Science 0

Research from the Institute of Physics indicates that physics graduates are more likely to find employment and earn more than other graduates.*

Physics graduates can be found in almost every numerate career. Possible career paths include:

• engineering
• medicine
• finance
• nanotechnology
• oil, gas and renewable energy
• telecommunications

*(The Career Paths of Physics Graduates, Institute of Physics, May 2012.)

Our students will be prepared for their future careers through the development of transferrable skills that are highly valued by employers such as problem-solving, analytical, mathematical, communication, presentation, teamwork and computing skills. The practical, experimental and research skills developed during the degree will help to enhance the employability of our graduates, as such skills provide a sound preparation for a range of careers in the physical sciences and beyond.

Further study, including postgraduate courses for secondary school teaching and PhD courses, are further options available to physics graduates.

Find out more about the career options for Physics from Prospects: The UK's Official Careers Website.