Subject Guide
Physical Sciences
Compare Physical Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.
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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.
AI Impact
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BScChemical Sciences (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel
The University of Liverpool
Satisfied87%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScChemistry
University of York
Satisfied78%
Drop-out5%
Salary£29k
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MPhysPhysics
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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BScPhysics
University of Glasgow
Satisfied66%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry
University of Bristol
Satisfied81%
Drop-out8%
Salary£28k
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BScPhysics
The University of Liverpool
Satisfied84%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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BScMedicinal Chemistry
The University of Leeds
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics
University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
Satisfied65%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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MChemChemistry with a year in Industry
The University of East Anglia
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£27k
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BScNatural Sciences
The Open University
Satisfied88%
Drop-out45%
Salary£30k
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BScMedicinal Chemistry
Nottingham Trent University
Satisfied95%
Drop-out35%
Salary£28k
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BScPhysics
University of Nottingham, the
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics (includes foundation year)
Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Satisfied93%
Drop-out30%
Salary£29k
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BScChemistry
University of Lincoln
Satisfied71%
Drop-out0%
Salary£26k
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BScChemistry with Cosmetic Science
The University of Reading
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScChemistry with a Foundation Year
The University of East Anglia
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£27k
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BScPhysics with a Year in Industry
The University of Kent
Satisfied84%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics
Nottingham Trent University
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry
The University of Leeds
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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BScMedicinal Chemistry
Queen's University of Belfast
Satisfied91%
Drop-out35%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry
Cardiff University
Satisfied82%
Drop-out13%
Salary£30k
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MChemChemistry with a Year in Industry
The University of Leeds
Satisfied77%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry with a Year in Industry
The University of Kent
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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