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
£24,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses919
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BScAstrophysics

Swansea University
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Salary (3yr)£26k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics

The University of Leeds
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Satisfied70%
Drop-out30%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry with Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year

The University of Surrey
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Satisfied100%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics

University of Exeter
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry

The University of Surrey
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Satisfied100%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics with Science Foundation Year

University of Lincoln
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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MSciPhysics with Astrophysics

University of Nottingham, the
FTFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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BScEarth and Planetary Science

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
FTFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary£40k
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BScChemical Physics

University of Glasgow
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Satisfied76%
Drop-out11%
Salary£30k
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MEngChemical Engineering

The University of Huddersfield
FTPlacementFoundation
Satisfied96%
Drop-out30%
Salary£30k
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MChemChemistry

The University of Leicester
FTPlacement
Satisfied94%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry

The University of Leicester
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Salary (3yr)£26k
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MSciChemistry

Queen Mary University of London
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Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MMathMathematics and Theoretical Physics with Science Foundation Year

University of Lincoln
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Salary (3yr)£21k
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BScChemistry

Swansea University
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Satisfied94%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MSciChemical Physics

University of Bristol
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Satisfied89%
Drop-out5%
Salary£31k
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BScArchaeology

University of Glasgow
FTAbroad
Satisfied75%
Drop-out10%
Salary£29k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FTPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MPhysPhysics

The University of Manchester
FTPlacementFoundation
Satisfied88%
Drop-out6%
Salary£34k
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MChemMedicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Edinburgh
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Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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BScPhysics

Swansea University
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Satisfied87%
Drop-out21%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MSciPhysics

Queen Mary University of London
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Satisfied
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MSciChemistry

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
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Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£34k
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MPhysPhysics

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out4%
Salary£35k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses919
Avg Graduate Salary£24,000
Data SourceOffice for Students