Physics Foundation Year Foundation Certificate
Newcastle University
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Foundation Certificate - Fd cert

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Foundation Certificate - Fd cert

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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SEP-25

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Want to study physics at Newcastle, but not studying maths or science A levels (or equivalent)? If so, this Foundation Year programme is designed for you. Take this Foundation Year to develop the knowledge you need to progress to our three-year Physics BSc Honours degree.You will study topics such as:•foundation mathematics•foundation physics•individual projectOn successful completion of your Foundation Year you are guaranteed entry to our Physics degree programme at Newcastle (subject to ...Read more

Want to study physics at Newcastle, but not studying maths or science A levels (or equivalent)? If so, this Foundation Year programme is designed for you. Take this Foundation Year to develop the knowledge you need to progress to our three-year Physics BSc Honours degree.You will study topics such as:
• foundation mathematics
• foundation physics
• individual projectOn successful completion of your Foundation Year you are guaranteed entry to our Physics degree programme at Newcastle (subject to achieving the required grades).

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Newcastle University
Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

Newcastle University is a Global Top 125 university (QS World University Rankings 2023) and founding member of the prestigious...

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King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Newcastle Central  0.5 miles away
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