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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MChemMedicinal Chemistry

Nottingham Trent University
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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BScForensic and Analytical Chemistry

University of Strathclyde
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Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScGeology With Physical Geography

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

The University of Leeds
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Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics (International)

The University of Leeds
FTAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics with Theoretical Physics

Loughborough University
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Satisfied92%
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MPhysPhysics

Sheffield Hallam University
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Salary (3yr)£25k
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MPhysPhysics

The University of Manchester
FTPlacementFoundation
Satisfied88%
Drop-out6%
Salary£34k
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BScBiochemistry

University of Salford, the
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPlanetary Exploration with Astronomy and Astrobiology

Birkbeck College
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Drop-out30%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics

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

The University of Sheffield
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out7%
Salary£29k
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MPhysPhysics

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out4%
Salary£35k
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BScCosmetic Science with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Sunderland
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied87%
Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPhysics with Quantum Computing with Foundation Year

The University of Surrey
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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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MChemChemistry

The University of Warwick
FTPlacement
Satisfied80%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics

Loughborough University
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Satisfied100%
Drop-out20%
Salary£32k
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BScPhysics

The University of Leicester
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Satisfied88%
Drop-out12%
Salary£31k
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BScEngineering Physics

Loughborough University
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Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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MSciPhysics and Philosophy

University of Bristol
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Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MSciMedicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Nottingham, the
FTFoundation
Satisfied92%
Drop-out8%
Salary£31k
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MChemChemistry

University of Sussex
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied94%
Drop-out25%
Salary£27k
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MSciPhysics

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

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