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 Courses568
Data SourceOffice for Students

MMath&PhysMathematics and Physics

The University of Manchester
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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BScTheoretical Physics

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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MChemChemistry with International Placement

The University of Warwick
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied85%
Drop-out30%
Salary£30k
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MChemChemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics (Industrial)

The University of Leeds
FT5YPlacement
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScMathematical Physics

Heriot-Watt University
FT4Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScTheoretical Physics (with a year in industry)

University of York
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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BScExploration Geology

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics (International)

The University of Leeds
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out12%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics with Astro-Physics

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MChemChemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment (with a year in industry)

University of York
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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BScGeography (Human and Physical) with Professional Experience

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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BScPhysics

University of Strathclyde
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MPhysAstronomy Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year Abroad

The University of Kent
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics

The University of Leeds
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics (International)

The University of Leeds
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MEarthPhysGeophysics and Geology with Professional Placement

University of Edinburgh
FT5Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MPhysPhysics with Space Science (4 years)

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£31k
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MChemChemistry (Undergraduate Masters)

Queen's University of Belfast
FT4Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics (Quantum Technology)

University of Sussex
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied78%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScPhysics

Nottingham Trent University
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied81%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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BScMedicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry

Queen's University of Belfast
FT4Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses568
Avg Graduate Salary£24,000
Data SourceOffice for Students