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.
AI Impact
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MChemChemistry with Computing
Loughborough University
Satisfied
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MSciBiology and Chemistry
University of Durham
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£35k
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BScPhysics with Foundation Year
University of Exeter
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScChemistry with Forensic Investigation
The University of Surrey
Satisfied100%
Drop-out5%
Salary£27k
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BScChemical Physics
University of Glasgow
Satisfied76%
Drop-out11%
Salary£30k
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MSciNatural Sciences
The University of Bath
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£33k
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BScEarth and Planetary Science
Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
Satisfied90%
Drop-out0%
Salary£40k
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MSciPhysics with Astrophysics
University of Nottingham, the
Satisfied82%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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BScPharmaceutical Chemistry
Queen Mary University of London
Satisfied72%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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MSciPharmaceutical Chemistry
The University of Huddersfield
Satisfied96%
Drop-out30%
Salary£25k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics
The University of Manchester
Satisfied80%
Drop-out15%
Salary£33k
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BScCosmetic Science
University of Sunderland
Satisfied74%
Drop-out0%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScScience with Foundation Year
University of Nottingham, the
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry
The University of Surrey
Satisfied100%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScPhysics
University of the West of Scotland
Satisfied
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Salary (subject)£24k*
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MPhysPhysics
Loughborough University
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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MPhysPhysics with Data Science
The University of Leicester
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics (with a year in industry)
University of York
Satisfied93%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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MSciAudiology
University of Southampton
Satisfied82%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScAstrophysics
Swansea University
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScMathematics and Physics
The University of Manchester
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary£34k
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MSciNatural Sciences
Loughborough University
Satisfied83%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MEngAcoustical Engineering with Foundation and Industrial Placement Year
University of Southampton
Satisfied82%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MSciPhysics
University of Nottingham, the
Satisfied100%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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