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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MSciForensic Science
Nottingham Trent University
Satisfied86%
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScPlanetary Science with Astronomy with Foundation Year
Birkbeck College
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPlanetary Science with Astronomy
Birkbeck College
Satisfied
Drop-out30%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPlanetary Exploration with Astronomy and Astrobiology
Birkbeck College
Satisfied
Drop-out30%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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MSciPhysics with Theoretical Physics
King's College London
Satisfied80%
Drop-out25%
Salary£32k
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BScForensic Anthropology
The University of Bradford
Satisfied69%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BScForensic Science
Teesside University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScArchaeological Science
University of the Highlands and Islands
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BScNatural Sciences with Foundation Year
Birkbeck College
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScGeology With Physical Geography
Edge Hill University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPlanetary Science with Astronomy
Birkbeck College
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScArchaeology
University of York
Satisfied100%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics
Cardiff University
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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BScPharmaceutical Science
Teesside University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScCrime Scene Science
Teesside University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScPhysics With Stem Foundation Year
Edge Hill University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScBiochemistry
Edge Hill University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScForensic Chemistry
Nottingham Trent University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£24k
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MSciPhysics
Nottingham Trent University
Satisfied
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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BScMathematics and Physics
University of Dundee
Satisfied
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£35k
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BScForensic Science
Nottingham Trent University
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics
Nottingham Trent University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScArchaeology and Heritage Science
Cardiff University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£26k
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DipHEPhysics
The Open University
Satisfied
Drop-out60%
Salary (3yr)£39k
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