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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: F30F

Physics (with a Foundation Year)

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,815Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in physical sciences with the BSc (Hons) Physics (with a Foundation Year) at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our UK Foundation Years offer the opportunity for UK students who don’t meet our standard entry grades to prepare for a STEM degree at Lancaster University. You’ll study your Foundation Year at the Lancaster University School of Mathematics, based at our delivery partner, Cardinal Newman College in Preston. However, with accommodation on Lancaster University’s campus and access to all our facilities, you’ll still be fully involved in university life. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mechanics and Motion
Mathematics for Physics
Electricity and Magnetism
Waves and Oscillations
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Experimental Physics and Data Analysis
Introduction to Quantum Concepts
Mathematical Methods for Scientists
UCAS Code:F30F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

A level Mathematics and Physics

International Baccalaureate

26 points

with 14 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 4 in Mathematics HL and 4 in Physics HL

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,815

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£127,260

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,000£35,000
3 years£25,000£29,500£36,000
5 years£29,000£37,000£45,500

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

57%Working
18%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
76%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Your nationality

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India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Physics (with a Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#24UK Ranking
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