Subject Guide

Physical Sciences

Compare Physical Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£23,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,253
Data SourceOffice for Students
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BScChemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

University of York
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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BScTheoretical Physics (with a year in industry)

University of York
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Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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BScTheoretical Physics

University of York
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Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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MChemChemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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MChemChemistry, Green Principles and Sustainable Processes (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MChemChemistry, Green Principles and Sustainable Processes (with a year in industry)

University of York
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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MChemChemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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MPhysPhysics (with a year in industry)

University of York
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics (with a year in industry)

University of York
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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MSciNatural Sciences

University Academy 92
FT4Y
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BScPhysics

The Open University
PT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out36%
Salary£30k
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MSciChemistry

Queen Mary University of London
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Satisfied83%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MPhysAstrophysics

University of Edinburgh
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied71%
Drop-out0%
Salary£31k
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BScChemistry

University of Edinburgh
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied81%
Drop-out7%
Salary£29k
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MChemPhysChemical Physics

University of Edinburgh
FT5Y
Satisfied75%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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BScMathematics and Physics

University of Edinburgh
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied73%
Drop-out20%
Salary£33k
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MSciPhysics

University of Glasgow
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MSciTheoretical Physics

University of Glasgow
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MNatSciNatural Sciences

The University of Leeds
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Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MNatSciNatural Sciences (with Industrial Experience)

The University of Leeds
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MNatSciNatural Sciences (International)

The University of Leeds
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics (Industrial)

The University of Leeds
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics (International)

The University of Leeds
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics

The University of Leeds
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,253
Avg Graduate Salary£23,000
Data SourceOffice for Students