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BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year

Swansea University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
C /69
Graduate Salary£27,000
Satisfaction94%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
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
40%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
05
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%
06
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Skilled trades occupations
5%
08
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 25 respondents (86% response rate)

99%
Teaching Quality
92%
Assessment & Feedback
86%
Academic Support
96%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
79%
Student Voice

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Swansea
Average Weekly Rent
£105
Est. Annual Total£9,720
🎉23% 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
35%
48-63
25%
64-79
5%
80-95
10%
96-111
5%
112-127
5%
128-143
5%
160-175
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

27%
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

40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
12%Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
8%Protective service
5%Elementary

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track