Physical Sciences (Foundation) (1+3)
University of LiverpoolCourse Overview
The BSc (Hons) Physical Sciences (Foundation) (1+3) at University of Liverpool is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Liverpool, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This programme offers a four-year route to the BSc (Hons) degree programmes offered by the Department of Physics. You follow the Foundation Year at Carmel College, St Helens, about nine miles away from the main University campus. It offers small class sizes and high academic standards. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD - CCC CCC-CDD depending on subjects studied. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 - 28 points 27-28 points, including scores of 3/4 in two Higher Level subjects, depending on subjects being studied. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding Your tuition fees, how to pay, and other costs to consider. Tuition fees UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) Full-time place, per year - £9,790 Foundation year fee - £9,790 Year in industry fee - £1,955 Year abroad fee - £1,465 (applies to year in China) International fees Year in industry fee - £1,955 Year abroad fee - £16,000 (applies to year in China)
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Liverpool
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,500 | £30,000 | £33,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £28,000 | £36,000 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £36,000 | £44,000 |
UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
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