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

MChemChemistry

The University of Leicester
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out9%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScPhysics

The University of Manchester
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£34k
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BScArchaeological Science

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied
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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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BScPhysics With Stem Foundation Year

Edge Hill University
FT4Y
Satisfied
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScNatural Sciences

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

Edge Hill University
PTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPhysics with Nuclear Technology (with Foundation Year)

Nottingham Trent University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
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
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScPhysics with a Professional Placement Year

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£28k
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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
Satisfied
Drop-out
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
Satisfied
Drop-out
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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BScAstrophysics with a Professional Placement Year

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£29k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry

Nottingham Trent University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£25k
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MChemChemistry

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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MPhysPhysics with Planetary & Space Physics

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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BScForensic Chemistry

Nottingham Trent University
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MPhysPhysics

The University of Liverpool
FTAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

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