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BSc Chemistry

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£29,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£29,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£32,500
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
25%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Skilled trades occupations
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12602)
12602
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (88% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
90%
Assessment & Feedback
78%
Academic Support
85%
Organisation
89%
Learning Resources
87%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Sheffield
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% 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
5%
112-127
5%
128-143
30%
144-159
30%
160-175
15%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (12602)

12602

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

48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
32%Artistic, literary and media
4%Skilled trades

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track