Our inspiring Physical Sciences Foundation Year is an integrated foundation degree, giving you access to our highly ranked physical sciences undergraduate courses. If you do not have the qualifications necessary to apply directly for first-year entry, this could be the course for you.
Physical Sciences Foundation Year
University Rank:#76
Duration1 year(s)
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Physical Sciences Foundation Year
About
Physical Sciences Foundation Year, University of Birmingham, This one-year undergraduate course is designed for students whose qualifications are not appropriate for direct entry on to one of our honours degrees,
Requirements
English Program Requirements
A Levels
BBB. Students taking Mathematics are not considered, General Studies not considered
T Levels
Merit overall, with core grade B from one of the following T Level courses:
- Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering & Manufacturing
- Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
- Design and Development for Engineering & manufacturing
Other T Levels are not considered
GCSE
Minimum 6/B in GCSE Mathematics
International Baccalaureate:
32 overall with 555 at Higher Level, Mathematics not considered.
BTEC and Cambridge Technical:
BTEC and Cambridge Technical Extended Diplomas are considered on a case-by-case basis dependent on syllabus. A science-based subject is required.
BTEC
DDD Extended Diploma in Engineering, Applied Science or Computing with entry test.
Others accepted alongside A Levels as above.
Applicants taking these qualifications are advised to contact the University before making an application.
Access to Higher Education
In Engineering, Combined Sciences (with at least 12 credits in either Chemistry or Physics), Chemical Sciences or Physical Sciences with 60 credits overall with at least 45 at Level 3 out of which 30 are at Distinction.
Alternative offers through our Pathways to Birmingham programmes and our Contextual Offer scheme
Students who are eligible and successfully complete a Pathways to Birmingham programme will receive special consideration from admissions tutors and an alternative offer (typically two grades below the standard offer). In addition, our Contextual Offer Scheme recognises the potential of students whose personal circumstances may have restricted achievement in school or college. If you are eligible to benefit from the contextual offer scheme, you will receive an offer which is one grade lower than the standard offer.
International Students
Please note this course is only open to UK students. Overseas students may apply to one of our foundation pathways, which offer specially structured programmes for international students whose qualifications are not accepted for direct entry to UK universities. Further details can be found on Birmingham International Academy web pages.
Career
Which career path you eventually take will be influenced by which discipline you elect to study.
Please view the employability tab on the following courses to see examples of the possibilities open to you after graduation.
Careers Network
We provide a wealth of opportunities to develop your career. From your first day at Birmingham to after you graduate, the Careers Network is here to help you identify and achieve your individual career aspirations through its wide range of services.
Our dedicated careers team brings you information, advice and guidance tailored to your specific needs. Careers advisers offer one-to-one advice appointments where you can discuss your career plans and explore your options. In addition, our employer-endorsed award-winning Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.
Fee Information
Physical Sciences Foundation Year
University of Birmingham
United Kingdom, Birmingham