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BSc Chemistry

University of Southampton🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree CompletionN/A
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work80%

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
£23,000
£32,000
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
30%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
06
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (65% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
81%
Assessment & Feedback
59%
Academic Support
84%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
76%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Southampton
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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

<48
5%
112-127
30%
128-143
35%
144-159
15%
160-175
5%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Baccalaureate
10%
Other HE
5%

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

52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
18%Teaching

Outcomes

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