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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BScPharmaceutical Sciences
University of Sunderland
Satisfied87%
Drop-out29%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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MChemMaterials Chemistry
University of St Andrews
Satisfied
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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MPhysPhysics with Space Science
The University of Leicester
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£31k
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BScPhysics
Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary£32k
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MPhysAstronomy Space Science and Astrophysics
The University of Kent
Satisfied88%
Drop-out14%
Salary£30k
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BScForensic Science
The University of Bradford
Satisfied69%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BEngAcoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year
University of Southampton
Satisfied82%
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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BScChemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
University of St Andrews
Satisfied
Drop-out8%
Salary£32k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics
The University of Kent
Satisfied88%
Drop-out14%
Salary£30k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics
Swansea University
Satisfied87%
Drop-out21%
Salary£25k
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BScPharmaceutical Science
Teesside University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MPhysPhysics
University of Edinburgh
Satisfied77%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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MPhysPhysics with Nuclear Astrophysics
The University of Surrey
Satisfied88%
Drop-out9%
Salary£31k
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MChemChemistry
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BScChemistry
The University of Manchester
Satisfied96%
Drop-out31%
Salary£29k
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MPhysPhysics
Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Satisfied93%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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MChemForensic Chemistry
University of Lincoln
Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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MAArchaeology
University of Aberdeen
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary£29k
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BScPhysics
The University of Hull
Satisfied
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScPlanetary Exploration with Astronomy and Astrobiology
Birkbeck College
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BEngAcoustical Engineering
University of Southampton
Satisfied82%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MSciPhysics with Astrophysics
University of Bristol
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£31k
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BScChemistry
University of St Andrews
Satisfied
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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