Physics with Quantum Technologies with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Physics with Quantum Technologies with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Physics at University of Surrey for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Physics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Physics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Physics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £31000 | £27500 | £31500 |
25-75 percentile range | £26500 - £32000 | £20500 - £33000 | £24000 - £38500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28994 | £29015 | £34497 |
25-75 percentile range | £24988 - £33170 | £22931 - £36583 | £26874 - £45969 |
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Course Description
Foundation courses
A foundation year can develop your skills and make it easier to get started at university. It is an extra year of study at the start of your course that leads in to a full degree programme. It’s a great option if:
You don’t have the grades for a full degree course
You have non-traditional qualifications or experience
You’re starting university after some time away from education
You’re looking for more support during the transition into university study.
Life as a foundation year student
During a foundation year you’ll learn about your chosen subject, develop your study skills and get used to university life. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your degree course.
As a foundation year student, you’ll be a full student of the University and part of our community. You’ll have access to all our campus facilities and support.
Why choose this course
Our BSc and MPhys Physics with Quantum Technologies courses teach you about the quantum world, opening the door to a wealth of opportunities in both industry and academia.
Quantum technologies harness the unusual features of the quantum world to perform tasks that are difficult with conventional technologies alone.
These courses cover the full spectrum of this exciting and rapidly developing field – from lasers and photonics to quantum information and quantum computing.
Two unique aspects of both courses are:
-Our award-winning Professional Training placements: --Within the BSc, the option to take a paid Professional Training placement in industry gives you invaluable hands-on experience to enhance your employability. --On our MPhys, you’ll take a year-long, masters-level integrated research placement. This can be in one of our world-leading research groups or at one of our international partner institutions. -Our focus on undergraduate research and innovation: --All undergraduates have the opportunity to apply for paid 8-10 week summer research placements in our research groups and those of our South East Physics Network partners. --We offer in-house grants that students can apply for to fund a research placement, attend a conference or develop a new business idea.
What you will study
This course combines elements of traditional physics with the study of quantum technologies, providing students with the ideal foundation to start a career in this emerging field.
You’ll learn about existing quantum technologies, such as the devices used to transmit internet data and those behind the lasers in Blu-ray players.
During your first year, you can switch between any of our specialist physics courses. You can apply to study for either a BSc or an MPhys. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification. On an MPhys, you’ll spend a year doing integrated research before returning for your final masters-level modules.
You may have the option to switch to a BSc or MPhys during your studies.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physics with Quantum Technologies with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Surrey
35% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
20% | Engineering professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Physics
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Surrey in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Surrey in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #12
- #16
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- Physics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #22
- #401
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- Physics
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
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- #23
- #451
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- Physics
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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About University of Surrey
The University of Surrey is a government funded research university located in Guildford, England. The university’s stated goals are to become a leading global university performing important research and innovation, creating great researchers and achieving outcomes which make important contributions to society.
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Student composition of University of Surrey
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Surrey by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10985
- postgraduates:
- 3275
- Total:
- 14260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Quantum Theory and Applications”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Physics with Quantum Technologies with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 68% | 0% | 1% | - | - | 139 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Quantum Technologies with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 68% | 0% | 1% | - | - | 139 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Quantum Technologies BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 68% | 0% | 1% | - | - | 139 | Guildford | On campus Full-time | |
Physics with Quantum Technologies BSc (Hons) | University of Surrey | 68% | 0% | 1% | - | - | 139 | Guildford | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023