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MPhys Physics

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /88
Graduate Salary£35,000
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion96%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work95%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£35,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£38,000
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
25%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Elementary occupations
5%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 60 respondents (63% response rate)

90%
Teaching Quality
87%
Assessment & Feedback
86%
Academic Support
92%
Organisation
94%
Learning Resources
64%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
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

144-159
4%
160-175
3%
176-191
14%
192-207
12%
208-223
26%
224-239
18%
240+
22%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

46%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

96%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track