

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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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics (International)
The University of Leeds
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics (Industrial)
The University of Leeds
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScTheoretical Physics (with a year in industry)
University of York
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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MNatSciNatural Sciences (with Industrial Experience)
The University of Leeds
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScTheoretical Physics
University of York
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics
University of Nottingham, the
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry
Queen's University of Belfast
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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BScMathematical and Theoretical Physics
Prifysgol Aberystwyth
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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MPhysPhysics with Astronomy (4 years)
University of Southampton
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics
The University of Leeds
Satisfied89%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry for Drug Discovery with professional placement or study abroad
The University of Bath
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£28k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics (Industrial)
The University of Leeds
Satisfied86%
Drop-out12%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics
University of Strathclyde
Satisfied88%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MNatSciNatural Sciences (International)
The University of Leeds
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
The University of Warwick
Satisfied86%
Drop-out30%
Salary£30k
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MChemChemistry with International Placement
The University of Warwick
Satisfied85%
Drop-out30%
Salary£30k
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MNatSciNatural Sciences
The University of Leeds
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics
The University of Kent
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics (International)
The University of Leeds
Satisfied86%
Drop-out12%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry
The University of Huddersfield
Satisfied94%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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MChemChemistry, Green Principles and Sustainable Processes (with a year in industry)
University of York
Satisfied88%
Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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BScChemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment
University of York
Satisfied88%
Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics
The University of Leeds
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics with Astro-Physics
Queen's University of Belfast
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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