Physics (with a Foundation Year)

About this course

Physics is the fundamental science, concerned with understanding the basic constituents of matter and energy and the laws that govern their interactions, from the smallest subatomic particles to the large-scale structure of the cosmos. It develops a way of thinking that is rigorous, quantitative, and committed to testing ideas against evidence, and the tools of physical reasoning are applicable to an extraordinarily wide range of problems both inside and outside the conventional boundaries of the discipline. A physics degree builds the mathematical and conceptual foundation on which much of modern science and engineering is built. At York, this four-year degree includes a foundation year for students who have the potential for success in physics but who have not yet studied the necessary qualifications or who have not met the typical entry requirements. The foundation year provides the

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 45% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 45 / 100Media Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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