

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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BScPhilosophy and Physics
University of Durham
Satisfied91%
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£35k
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MPhysPhysics with Theoretical Physics with research placement
The University of Bath
Satisfied88%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£36k
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MPhysPhysics
University of St Andrews
Satisfied94%
Drop-out0%
Salary£32k
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BScMathematics and Physics
University of Durham
Satisfied91%
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£35k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics
University of Durham
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£35k
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BScEconomics and Mathematics
University of Durham
Satisfied91%
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£35k
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BScMathematics and Philosophy
University of Durham
Satisfied91%
Drop-out3%
Salary (3yr)£35k
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BScPhysics with Theoretical Physics
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Satisfied63%
Drop-out5%
Salary£40k
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MPhysPhysics, Astrophysics and Cosmology
University of Portsmouth
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£33k
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BScNatural Sciences
University of Durham
Satisfied90%
Drop-out3%
Salary£34k
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BScPhysics
University College London
Satisfied85%
Drop-out6%
Salary£34k
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BScPhysics with Medical Physics
Cardiff University
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary£32k
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BScPhysics
The University of Manchester
Satisfied87%
Drop-out4%
Salary£34k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics
The University of Manchester
Satisfied82%
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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BScPhysics
Heriot-Watt University
Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£34k
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BScPhysics
University of Exeter
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£35k
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BScTheoretical Physics
University College London
Satisfied81%
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics
University of St Andrews
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics with with professional placement or study abroad
The University of Bath
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£33k
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BScPhysics with Theoretical Physics
The University of Manchester
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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MChemChemistry (4 Years)
The University of Liverpool
Satisfied94%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MPhysAstrophysics
University of St Andrews
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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MSciChemistry with a Year in Industry
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Satisfied82%
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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MSciAstrophysics
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Satisfied79%
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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