Briefly reviews the broad-based first degree programs in British Universities and considers the general problems of such programs. Explains the general approach used at the University of Leeds, including seven combined degree programs with physics as one principle subject. Employment prospects for graduates are considered good. (PR)

Describes for members of physics departments in higher education what kind of background in physics they may expect of students who have done the Nuffield physical science course, rather than a senior level course in college prep" physics. (Author/TS)