

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
All Physical Sciences Courses
Every course is measured for its exposure to AI, robotics and scientific advancement over time - so you can see the likely graduate pathways.
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics
The University of Hull
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScAstrophysics (includes foundation year)
Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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MPhysPhysics
The University of Hull
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScChemical Engineering and Chemistry
The University of Huddersfield
Satisfied87%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScForensic Chemistry
University of Lincoln
Satisfied74%
Drop-out7%
Salary£26k
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BScAstrophysics
Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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BScForensic Science
University of Derby
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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BScPharmaceutical Chemistry
Queen Mary University of London
Satisfied83%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MChemChemistry with Placement
Heriot-Watt University
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScPhysics with Foundation Year
University of Southampton
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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BScChemistry with a Foundation Year
Loughborough University
Satisfied83%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScPhysics
Queen Mary University of London
Satisfied84%
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MChemChemistry For Drug Discovery and Development
University of Lincoln
Satisfied74%
Drop-out7%
Salary£26k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics
The University of Hull
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics with a Year in Industry
The University of Kent
Satisfied84%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScAstronomy Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year In Industry
The University of Kent
Satisfied84%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology with a Year Abroad
The University of Liverpool
Satisfied85%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScMedicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry
The University of Liverpool
Satisfied87%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScChemistry with professional placement or study abroad
The University of Bath
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BScChemistry with a Year Abroad
The University of Liverpool
Satisfied87%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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BEngAcoustical and Audio Engineering with Foundation Year
University of Salford, the
Satisfied95%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScPhysics (with Foundation Year)
The University of Hull
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScChemistry with a Placement Year Abroad
Cardiff University
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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