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

BScMathematics and Physics (with Foundation Year)

Nottingham Trent University
FT4Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out19%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScPhysics with Philosophy (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScPhysics with a Year in Industry

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out25%
Salary£28k
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BScChemistry

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out35%
Salary£29k
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BScPharmaceutical Chemistry with Foundation Year

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out35%
Salary£29k
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BScMathematics and Physics

Nottingham Trent University
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out19%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScGeology and Physical Geography

University of Keele
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MChemChemistry with Industrial Experience

The University of Huddersfield
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out30%
Salary£25k
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BScChemistry with Mathematics

University of Keele
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScChemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

University of Keele
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out20%
Salary£24k
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BScChemistry

The University of Surrey
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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MPhysAstrophysics with a Year Abroad

The University of Liverpool
FT5Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScPhysics

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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BScChemistry with Foundation Year

The University of Reading
FT4Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out35%
Salary£29k
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BScGeology

University of Keele
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BScPharmaceutical Chemistry

The University of Huddersfield
FT3YPlacementFoundation
Satisfied87%
Drop-out30%
Salary£25k
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MSciGeology

University of Glasgow
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied72%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MSciMaterials Chemistry with European Placement

University of Glasgow
FT5Y
Satisfied73%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BScMaterials Chemistry

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied73%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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BScGeology With Physical Geography

Edge Hill University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScGeology With Physical Geography With Stem Foundation Year

Edge Hill University
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScPhysical Geography and Oceanography

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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MSciChemistry with Medicinal Chemistry (European Placement)

University of Glasgow
FT5Y
Satisfied73%
Drop-out7%
Salary£29k
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MSciMaterials Chemistry with Work Placement

University of Glasgow
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied73%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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Subject Snapshot

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