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
Data SourceOffice for Students

BScAstrophysics

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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BScNatural Sciences with Foundation Year

University of Exeter
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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MSciPhysics

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScBiochemistry and Immunology

University of Strathclyde
PT
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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MChemChemistry with Forensic Investigation

The University of Surrey
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out11%
Salary£27k
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MSciChemistry with Mathematics

University College London
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Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary£35k
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MSciChemistry

University College London
FT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out18%
Salary£35k
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MPhysEngineering Physics

Loughborough University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out12%
Salary£32k
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MChemChemistry

Heriot-Watt University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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BScChemistry

University of St Andrews
FTAbroad
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Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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MSciPhysics with Astrophysics

University of Bristol
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£31k
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MPhysAstrophysics

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied98%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BScNatural Sciences

The University of Leeds
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics with Theoretical Physics

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

University of Lincoln
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScArchaeological Science

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
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Salary (3yr)£23k
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BScPlanetary Science with Astronomy

Birkbeck College
FT3Y
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPharmaceutical Science

Teesside University
PT
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Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScGeology With Physical Geography

Edge Hill University
PTPlacementAbroad
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScBiochemistry with Foundation Year

University of Salford, the
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScCosmetic Science

University of Sunderland
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied74%
Drop-out0%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPhysics with Science Foundation Year

University of Lincoln
PTPlacement
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScNatural Sciences with Foundation Year

Birkbeck College
FT4Y
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScChemistry

University of Edinburgh
FTPlacement
Satisfied81%
Drop-out7%
Salary£29k
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Subject Snapshot

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