Physics with Foundation BSc (Hons)
Queen Mary University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Combine a foundation year with a traditional university degree in physics. The foundation programme offers a range of transferable skills and an opportunity to improve on your knowledge content in relevant Maths and Science subjects. You are guaranteed a place on one of the following programmes at Queen Mary if you pass the foundation year, without having to re-apply through UCAS:Astrophysics – BSc, MSci or with a Year AbroadPhysics – BSc, MSci or with a Year AbroadAs a foundation student ...Read more

Combine a foundation year with a traditional university degree in physics. The foundation programme offers a range of transferable skills and an opportunity to improve on your knowledge content in relevant Maths and Science subjects. You are guaranteed a place on one of the following programmes at Queen Mary if you pass the foundation year, without having to re-apply through UCAS:Astrophysics – BSc, MSci or with a Year AbroadPhysics – BSc, MSci or with a Year AbroadAs a foundation student you’ll have full access to all student facilities, including welfare, library, social and sport. UK and EU foundation students are eligible for funding through the Student Loans Company. You’ll be taught on our Mile End campus by experienced university staff who also teach on undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.You can choose your own pathway through this degree, with the option to carry out an additional year of advanced study to graduate with an MSci.

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WUSCA ranking:
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91/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
41st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
50th
Physics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 56 = 44% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
44%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
75%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Physics graduate salary at this uni
£29,000
UK Physics graduate salary
£28,000
What students say
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Youssef
06 Mar 25

for my department, we have very good lecturers from all over the world with a range of experience, they're very friendly and really want to help, because of the diversity of the..Read more

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24 Jul 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:15,P:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

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

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

Admissions requirements vary according to the subject area (i.e. the type of degree you wish to follow after the foundation year) but are lower than the requirements for direct entry to a three-year BSc degree course. Please note:You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.

We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in a science discipline e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 15 credits must be at Distinction, 15 credits at Merit and 15 credits at Pass or higher. Applications are considered on a case by case basis.

Including 4,4,4 at HL. HL Mathematics or Physics is preferred.

Queen Mary University of London welcomes applications from students currently studying Level 3 BTEC qualifications and will consider you for entry to the majority of our undergraduate courses. The typical entry requirements will vary according to the course you are applying for.Some of our courses require specific subject knowledge which you may not be able to cover as part of a Level 3 BTEC qualification and we may therefore require additional Level 3 qualifications to ensure that you are suitably prepared for relevant courses. A small number of our courses do not accept BTEC qualifications for entry, either as a standalone qualification, or in combination with other qualifications at Level 3.Information on our typical entry requirements and guidance for applying can be found at http://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/btec/If you are at all unsure about the acceptability of your BTEC qualification for entry, please contact the Admissions team for individual advice (admissions@qmul.ac.uk).

Popular A-level subjects

Physics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
90%
Physics
86%
Chemistry
47%
Biology
22%
Further Mathematics
19%
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Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£23,350 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 England

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Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£23,350 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

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£23,350 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

£23,350 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

Accommodation- 155 per week for a non-ensuite room

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Youssef
06 Mar 25
Physics BSc (Hons)
for my department, we have very good lecturers from all over the world with a range of experience, they're very friendly and really want to help, because of the diversity of the...
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Aman
24 Jul 24
Physics BSc (Hons)
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Queen Mary University of London
327 Mile End Rd, Bethnal Green London Bethnal Green E1 4NS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Mile End  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Limehouse  0.4 miles away
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