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 Courses572
Data SourceOffice for Students

BScChemistry

University of Plymouth
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied94%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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MChemChemistry with Data Science

University of Strathclyde
FT5YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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BScChemistry

The University of Sheffield
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£29k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out5%
Salary£31k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out5%
Salary£32k
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BScChemistry

Heriot-Watt University
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary£32k
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MSciPhysics with Innovation

University of Bristol
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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MPhysPhysics and Astrophysics

The University of Sheffield
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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MChemChemistry

The University of Manchester
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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MChemChemistry (Industrial Route)

University of Durham
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics

The University of Sheffield
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out7%
Salary£29k
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BScChemistry

The University of Warwick
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out19%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics

University of Exeter
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out5%
Salary£35k
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BScAudiology

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MSciMedicinal and Biological Chemistry with an Assessed Year in Industry

University of Nottingham, the
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied85%
Drop-out0%
Salary£31k
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MEngAcoustical Engineering

University of Southampton
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£32k
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BEngAcoustical Engineering with Foundation and Industrial Placement Year

University of Southampton
FT5Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MMathMathematical Physics with a Year Abroad

The University of Liverpool
FT5Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MChemChemistry

University of Strathclyde
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied96%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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MEngAcoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year

University of Southampton
FT5Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScPhysical Sciences entry route leading to

The University of Liverpool
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MChemChemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry (with a year in industry)

University of York
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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BScChemistry

Sheffield Hallam University
FT3YPlacementFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary£29k
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BScPhysics with a Year Abroad

The University of Liverpool
FT4Y
Satisfied91%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses572
Avg Graduate Salary£24,000
Data SourceOffice for Students