Physics degree entry 2012 requirements

All physics degree programmes at the University of York are at honours level and offers are made only to those that are thought to have a high probability of successfully completing the programme. For this reason good A-level grades are required in both Mathematics and Physics.

Typical entry grades for A-level candidates are shown in the table below. The third A-level may be in a wide range of acceptable subjects or alternatively two AS subjects will be accepted in place of the third A-level. In certain circumstances, AS Maths will be considered instead of A-level Maths, if a grade A is attained and the student takes the Maths Plus option in the first year. Other combinations of at least 18 units (Curriculum 2000) may be considered on an individual basis.

Applicants who have obtained or are soon to obtain other qualifications such as Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, International Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, OU, ACCESS, etc. are also welcomed. The table below shows some typical offers.

Applications for mature students are welcomed and will be considered individually.

Typical Offers

A-levels
MPhys
AAA
BSc1
ABB
with AA in Maths & Physics plus A in third A-level
for MPhys, and AB in Maths and Physics*
plus B in third A-level for BSc.
International Baccalaureate
Diploma with score of:
MPhys
36 Points
BSc 1
32 Points
Including Physics and Maths at least at:
MPhys
Grade 6 (HL) in Maths and Physics 
BSc 1
Grade 6 (HL) in Maths and grade 5 (HL) in Physics or vice versa* 
Irish Leaving
MPhys
AAAAAB
(with A1 in Maths and Physics)

BSc 1
AABBBB
(with A1 and A2 in Maths and Physics or vice versa*)

Scottish Highers
MPhys
AAAAA
BSc 1
AAABB
Scottish Highers + Advanced Highers
MPhys
AAAAA + AA (Advanced Highers)
in Maths and Physics
BSc 1
AABBB + AB (Advanced Highers)
in Maths and Physics*

1 This is for all BSc programmes EXCEPT the 'Maths and Physics' degree. The BSc 'Maths and Physics' degree requires the higher grades in BOTH Maths and Physics subjects.

*BSc Maths and Physics grades can be either way round.

Changing Programmes

Students entering the BSc programme may change to the MPhys programme if they wish at the end of the first or the second year, subject to satisfactory performance at the MPhys standard. It is necessary to wait until the end of the year before changing, as MPhys offers are generally higher than those given to BSc applicants.

Overseas Qualifications and English Language Requirements

Applications from international students are very welcome. We are happy to consider these qualifications on an individual basis, as long as the syllabus equates to the equivalent of A-level standard and has appropriate physics and mathematics content.

All international students whose first language is not English must satisfy the University's English requirement. This can be covered by one of the following qualifications:

English Language Requirements
IELTS
 		 TOEFL
Internet 		 TOEFL
Computer 		 TOEFL
Paper 

CAE

CPE
 

GCSE/IGCSE
English Lang 
 6.0 overall and
in each section		  79  213  550  A  C  C
CAE = Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English
CPE = Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
IGCSE = International GCSE in English as a 2nd Language

All international students at the University of York are eligible for a certain amount of free tuition from the Centre for English Language Teaching; the amount of free support is managed by a points system.