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BSc Chemistry with a Foundation Year

Swansea University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /69
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
94%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
70%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

27%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Natural and social science40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation12%
Protective service8%
Elementary5%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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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 £24,000-£52,000 (396 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
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
06
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%
07
Skilled trades occupations
5%
08
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

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

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