Science Foundation Year

Mathematics and Physic Programmes

Study Mathematics and Physics

Our School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is based in purpose-built facilities in the University's Isaac Newton Building, and offers a variety of courses across both disciplines.

Our Mathematics degrees aim to provide a fundamental education in mathematics, including pure and applied mathematics, while our Physics degrees combines fundamental and applied physics with rigorous mathematics and computational training. Our foundation year programmes provide an alternative entry route onto these full degree programmes.

Foundation Year Programmes

Course Title UCAS Code Validation Status Entry Requirements (A level) Entry Requirements (BTEC) Entry Requirements (T Level) Additional Requirements (GCSE)
Mathematics with Science Foundation Year BSc G101 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Physics with Science Foundation Year BSc F301 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Mathematics and Theoretical Physics with Science Foundation Year BSc GF14 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Mathematics and Theoretical Physics with Science Foundation Year MMath GFC4 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Mathematics with Science Foundation Year MMath G103 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Physics with Science Foundation Year MPhys F304 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Mathematics with Philosophy with Science Foundation Year BSc VG52 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Mathematics with Computer Science with Science Foundation Year BSc GG15 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Mathematics with Computer Science with Science Foundation Year MSci G105 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Physics with Astrophysics with Science Foundation Year BSc F318 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Physics with Astrophysics with Science Foundation Year MPhys F312 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
Physics with Philosophy with Science Foundation Year BSc F3V6 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths
MPhys Physics with Philosophy with Science Foundation Year VF54 Validated 64 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels MPP (Merit, Pass, Pass) Pass (D or E on the Core) 3 GCSEs at grade 4(C) to include English and Maths

Please note that English language requirements for International students can be found on the full degree course pages for each programme.

Some programmes may also be available for part-time study.


For information on any other qualifications, please contact admissions@lincoln.ac.uk.

How You Study

Students on all foundation programmes study a combination of core and subject specific modules during the first year as part of an integrated degree programme. The combination of modules studied is tailored to the needs of the full degree programme that students wish to progress onto after successful completion of the foundation year.

Following successful completion of the Science Foundation Year, students will then progress onto the first undergraduate year of their chosen degree programme. This means students will study for a total of four years for a standard degree, or five years if they take an integrated Master’s degree. Students’ final awards upon graduating will reflect the full course title, for example “BSc Physics with Science Foundation Year”. Course specific information on the full degree programmes within the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences can be found on our course pages.

How You Are Assessed

The way students will be assessed on the foundation year will vary for each module. It could include coursework, such as a lab report or essay, an end of year synoptic assessment, portfolio development, group work or presentations to name some examples.

Having not achieved the A Levels I anticipated, I thought that my academic future was over, but the Science Foundation Year was another chance for me to continue my education.