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 Courses919
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BScPhysics

Edge Hill University
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScBiochemistry

Wrexham University
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BScPharmaceutical Sciences

University of Sunderland
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied87%
Drop-out29%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScChemistry

University of the West of Scotland
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BScPhysics

University of Strathclyde
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BScCosmetic Science with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Sunderland
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied87%
Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScCrime Scene Science

Teesside University
PT
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Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScPhysics With Stem Foundation Year

Edge Hill University
FT4Y
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPharmaceutical Science

Teesside University
PT
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Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScAstrophysics with a Professional Placement Year

Cardiff University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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BScBiochemistry

University of Salford, the
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MSciPhysics with Theoretical Physics

King's College London
FTAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out25%
Salary£32k
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BScPlanetary Science with Astronomy

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
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Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScGeology With Physical Geography

Edge Hill University
PTPlacementAbroad
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BScPhysics with Nuclear Technology (with Foundation Year)

Nottingham Trent University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScChemistry

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
Satisfied75%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BScPhysics

The Open University
PT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out36%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics with Nuclear Technology

Nottingham Trent University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£27k
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MChemMedicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Manchester Metropolitan University
FTPlacement
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MPhysPhysics

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied87%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MPhysAstrophysics with a Professional Placement Year

Cardiff University
FT
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Salary (3yr)£29k
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MSciForensic Science

Nottingham Trent University
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out5%
Salary£29k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry

Nottingham Trent University
FTAbroad
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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MChemChemistry with a Placement Year Abroad

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

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