The course is aimed at: A level students who did not study Physics and/or Maths and mature students looking to change career. After completing the Foundation Year, you'll transfer into the Year 1 of a physics degree of your choice. This course is accredited by the Institute of Physics (iop.org), guaranteeing the standard of our teaching and learning. Completing a physics degree will put you on track to becoming a Chartered Physicist. Most of your assessment will be by formal examination. You'll also be marked on regular problem exercises and laboratory work, coursework and formal report writing. On completion of this course many of our graduates progress to postgraduate degrees at York and other leading universities. However, the skills you will learn - analysis, mathematics, problem-solving - are relevant in industries from finance to software development.