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28 | PHYSICS AND ASTROPHYSICS Entry Requirements This page summarises the level of qualifications required to study Physics or Astrophysics at Keele. Fuller details, and listings of the entry requirements for other degree subjects, are available online at: keele.ac.uk/studyatkeele/ undergraduatestudy/entryrequirements For further information and general enquiries, the University’s UK/EU Admissions team can be contacted at: [email protected] The Physics & Astrophysics Admissions Tutor may also offer informal advice or clarification about our requirements before you apply. Queries about specific physics or maths qualifications can be directed to: [email protected] Our baseline requirements hold equally for both Physics and Astrophysics. Note that a Combined Honours degree from Keele in either of these subjects will involve the study of a second subject as well, for at least two years of the degree. The net offer level for entry onto a degree course therefore comes from combining the Physics/Astrophysics requirements with the requirements of the other degree subject; these can be found on the Web site given above. All students must also have achieved grade C or above in each of GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics (or their equivalents). Keele University reserves the right to vary individual offer conditions from those indicated here, depending upon the particulars of a candidate’s application. keele.ac.uk/physics 3-Year BSc Degrees GCE A Levels: For Single Honours, grades ABC, to include Physics and Mathematics, with A/B in Physics/Mathematics in any order.. For Combined Honours, grades BBC with either Physics or Maths at grade B. If Maths is presented without Physics then applicants may be asked to attend an interview to assess suitability. General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded. Scottish Advanced Highers: Three subjects with grades ABC or better to include Physics and Maths (BBC for Combined Honours, to include Physics or Maths). International Baccalaureate Diploma: For Single Honours, 32 points including a score of 5 and 6 in Higher Level Physics and Maths (in any order). For Combined Honours, 30 points to include Higher Level Physics at 5 or Higher Level Maths at 5 and Physics at 4. BTEC Extended Diploma (Nationals/QCF): The guideline minimum requirement is DDD (DDM for Combined Honours), but we will need to confirm that any particular Diploma programme includes sufficient physics and/ or mathematics background. Please contact the UK/EU Admissions team for advice in the first instance. Access to Higher Education Diploma: These are considered on a case-by-case basis to assess the suitability of their physics and/ or mathematics contents. Please contact the UK/EU Admissions team for advice, and be prepared to provide a curriculum and detailed syllabus for your particular course. Degrees with a Science Foundation Year A 4-year BSc degree in Physics or Astrophysics with an integrated Science Foundation Year may be more suitable for some applicants whose qualifications are non-standard or below the levels outlined above for a 3-year degree. Keele’s Foundation Years are administered separately from the 3-year degrees and have their own entry requirements and admissions policies. There are separate routes for those wishing to progress to Single Honours or Combined Honours programmes. For more information and the appropriate contact details, refer to keele.ac.uk/foundationcourses/ sciencefoundationyear OpenPlus The OpenPlus scheme is a partnership with the Open University that allows you to study the equivalent of the first year of a Combined Honours degree in Physics or Astrophysics with Mathematics (only), on a part-time basis with the OU. You then transfer to Keele to study Years 2 and 3 of your degree full-time. The final award is a BSc from Keele. For further information on this programme, and to find out how apply, please contact us and also see open.ac.uk/choose/openplus/