Course Overview

Physics drives discovery and innovation. If your enquiring mind seeks solutions to overcome today’s challenges, a physics degree with Salford will position you to make scientific breakthroughs and realise technological innovations that can shape tomorrow.

This foundation year pathway is designed to help you build a strong foundation of knowledge in physics and mathematics principles, laboratory skills and essential higher education study skills. This an ideal route if you want to study the full honours degree, but don't meet the direct entry requirements, or are returning to education.

On successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress on to the full BSc (Hons) Physics degree, where you will continue to build specialised knowledge for a success in a future career making new discoveries in industry or research.

You will:

• Explore physics fundamentals, including classical dynamics, static and dynamic charges, quantum mechanics, fundamentals of relativity and atomic and nuclear physics

• Expand your knowledge and systematic understanding in quantum mechanics of atoms, molecules and solids, including the origin and limitations of the associated laws

• Build analytical, numerical and computer-based problem solving skills in Maxwell’s Equations and Wave Optics

• Learn the importance of mathematics in a quantitative description of physics, using symbolic computing and programming

• Experience computer laboratory sessions to apply numerical methods and techniques frequently encountered in physical and engineering challenges

• Develop problem solving skills throughout the course which will open up diverse career opportunities in research, science based industry, business teaching and finance

General Eligibility

GCSE

English language and mathematics at grade C or 4 or above. Equivalents are accepted.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

64 UCAS points where qualifications include both Mathematics and Physics at A-Level standard, 72 UCAS points from any subject combination.

A Level

64 UCAS points where qualifications include both Mathematics and Physics at A Level, 72 UCAS points from any subject combination.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).