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BSc Chemistry

The University of Kent🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction79%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£30,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500–£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (67% response rate)

88%
Teaching Quality
77%
Assessment & Feedback
72%
Academic Support
89%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
60%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Canterbury
Average Weekly Rent
£140
Est. Annual Total£12,020
📊5% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
15%
96-111
45%
112-127
25%
128-143
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

36%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track