Subject Guide

Physical Sciences

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Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£24,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses7,666
Data SourceOffice for Students

BScNatural Sciences (with Industrial Experience)

The University of Leeds
FTPlacement
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MChemChemistry

The University of Kent
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Satisfied75%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MChemChemistry with Forensic Investigation

The University of Surrey
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out11%
Salary£27k
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BScPhysics

University of Lincoln
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry

The University of Leicester
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Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£26k
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MPhysPhysics (with a year in industry)

University of York
FTAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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MChemChemistry

Heriot-Watt University
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Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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BScChemistry

University of St Andrews
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Satisfied
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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MSciPhysics with Astrophysics

University of Bristol
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Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£31k
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BScPhysics

University of St Andrews
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Satisfied
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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MPhysPhysics with Theoretical Physics

The University of Bath
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£36k
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MSciPhysics with Computer Science

University of Nottingham, the
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Salary (3yr)£36k
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MPhysPhysics (Industrial)

The University of Leeds
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Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MEngAcoustical Engineering

University of Southampton
FT
Satisfied82%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MPhysPhysics

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied93%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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BScChemistry

The University of Manchester
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Satisfied96%
Drop-out31%
Salary£29k
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MSciAstronomy/Physics

University of Glasgow
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Satisfied73%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MSciMathematics with Mathematical Physics

University College London
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out14%
Salary£34k
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BScChemistry

University of Southampton
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out
Salary£28k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics

University of Exeter
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Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£35k
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MChemChemistry

Swansea University
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Satisfied97%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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MSciForensic Science

Nottingham Trent University
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScBiochemistry

Skyborne Aviation Training
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScInitial Year For Extended Degree In Science - Physical Sciences - Nhc

West Herts College📚 Further Education College
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses7,666
Avg Graduate Salary£24,000
Data SourceOffice for Students