Physics with a Foundation Year MPhys (Hons)
University of Sheffield
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Master in Physics (with Honours) - MPhys (Hons)

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Start date

30-SEP-24

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Duration

5 Years

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Master in Physics (with Honours) - MPhys (Hons)

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Start date

30-SEP-24

Duration

5 Years

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If you dont have the usual scientific or mathematical background for our degrees, a foundation year is for you. Your first year will be spent improving your knowledge and skills, so youre at the right level to move to a degree.Your study will include modules in physics, mathematics and chemistry. When youve completed the foundation year, you can enter the first year of any of our physics degree programmes.You can specialise later in your course, and can often switch between our degrees. In your ...Read more

If you don't have the usual scientific or mathematical background for our degrees, a foundation year is for you. Your first year will be spent improving your knowledge and skills, so you're at the right level to move to a degree.Your study will include modules in physics, mathematics and chemistry. When you've completed the foundation year, you can enter the first year of any of our physics degree programmes.You can specialise later in your course, and can often switch between our degrees. In your final year, you'll complete an extended individual project.

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4/81
CUG Subject Ranking
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20th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2024
20th
What students say
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Wiktor
27 Feb 24

The SU is overpriced for basics such as drinks and food. But in general it’s a very nicely organised place to study with a safe environment and a large focus on student..Read more

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Nur Iffah
07 Dec 23

Many good and comfortable study spaces, and suitable for any kinds of students. For example, there are silent study area, group discussion area and so on. Also, there are many..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

B Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:24,M:21,P:0 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

B Grades / Points required

including Maths and/or Physics + pass in the practical element of any science A Levels taken

in Maths or Physics + ABBBB in Scottish Highers

Award of Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 24 at Distinction (all in Maths and/or Physics units), and 21 at Merit

GCSE Maths and Physics (or Combined Science) grade 6/B

with 5 in Maths or Physics at Higher Level

including Maths and/or Physics

in a relevant subject + B at A Level in either Maths or Physics

in Engineering or Applied Science, including Maths and/or Physics modules

+ BB at A Level including Maths and/or Physics

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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£29,110 per year

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Students from International

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Wiktor
27 Feb 24
Physics BSc (Hons)
The SU is overpriced for basics such as drinks and food. But in general it’s a very nicely organised place to study with a safe environment and a large focus on student...
Read more
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Nur Iffah
07 Dec 23
Physics BSc (Hons)
Many good and comfortable study spaces, and suitable for any kinds of students. For example, there are silent study area, group discussion area and so on. Also, there are many...
Read more
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