HomeUniversity of EdinburghBSc Geophysics and Geology

BSc Geophysics and Geology

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
A+ /89
Graduate Salary
£26,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
91%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
95%

AI & Your Career

Modelled on Anthropic research

34%
Moderate Exposure

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Exposure by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Natural and social science40%
Conservation and environment22%
Teaching18%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
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typical starting salary

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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Librarians and Related Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

91%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
95%
Career On Track

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