Physics (with Foundation Year)

University of Lancashire

**Course overview**If you’re interested in solving problems and finding out how things work, then our Physics with Foundation Year degree is a stepping stone to our Physics degrees.**Why study with us**- You’ll explore concepts spanning basic theory to discoveries at the forefront of the field, giving you the knowledge, skills and confidence to be a part of future advances and innovations.- You’ll also gain the mathematical ability to express those ideas alongside laboratory experience to perform real physics experiments.- Our courses are delivered through engaging lectures, problem-solving tutorials and hands-on laboratory sessions. And our small class sizes means you'll receive lots of support right from the start.**What you’ll do**- Graduates of physics and astrophysics are amongst the most employable in the world, particularly in technical and business sectors.- The staff who deliver the courses are members of the School’s Jeremiah Horrocks Institute and many hold PhDs and are active and renowned researchers. - During our degree course you’ll get to use specialist physics laboratories, developing your skills to be able to experiment using research equipment. **Accreditations** - This course is accredited by the IOP, the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland. On completion of this course graduates can progress towards Chartered Physicist (Phys) status.**Future careers**Our Physics Foundation Year course leads to employment in industry, government research institutes, overseas laboratories and observatories.

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