Physics with Foundation Year
University of Leicester
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject, such as physics, but dont have the traditional entry requirements. The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to yours. In the first year of this course you will all be working towards passing a foundation ...Read more

Our integrated Science, Technology and Engineering (STEM) Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a STEM subject, such as physics, but don't have the traditional entry requirements. The course is run on the University of Leicester campus like any other, and you will be studying alongside other students who applied for, and slightly missed out on, a place on a course similar to yours. In the first year of this course you will all be working towards passing a foundation year (year 0), which will enable automatic progression onto year 1 of any of our BSc (or MPhys) Physics courses. By completing the STEM Foundation Year you will automatically progress onto the first year of your chosen degree. You will be taught by our expert academic staff from across a number of Schools. The course strongly emphasises the development of essential professional and personal skills, which are necessary throughout your studies and beyond. During your foundation year you will join our student community and be able to enjoy all aspects of the University of Leicester student experience. You will be able to join the Students’ Union, use our academic and leisure facilities, live in our accommodation and access all our support services. You will have a personal tutor to support you.

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32/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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24th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
33rd
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
05 Dec 25

The staff are great but the administration is very..Read more

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Julio
05 Dec 25

Lecturers are very nice and approachable. Workshops are fun, and the other students are very fun, cool, and have alot ot aura...Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£20,250 per year

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05 Dec 25
Physics
The staff are great but the administration is very...
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Julio
05 Dec 25
Physics with Astrophysics - MPhys (Hons)
Lecturers are very nice and approachable. Workshops are fun, and the other students are very fun, cool, and have alot ot aura....
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University of Leicester
University of Leicester , Leicester

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University Road Leicester Leicestershire LE1 7RH United Kingdom
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