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

MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics

The University of Bath
FT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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MSciNatural Sciences

University of Exeter
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out0%
Salary£36k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry

Nottingham Trent University
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BScPhysics, Astrophysics and Cosmology

University of Portsmouth
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out20%
Salary£33k
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MSciNatural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad

The University of Bath
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary£33k
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BScArchaeological Science

University of the Highlands and Islands
FT4Y
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MSciForensic Science

Nottingham Trent University
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out12%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScPharmaceutical Science

Teesside University
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MChemChemistry

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BScPhysics with Quantum Computing

The University of Surrey
FTAbroad
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScForensic Science

University of Bedfordshire
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out15%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPhysics

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied83%
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MSciComputer Science and Mathematics

University of Durham
FTPlacement
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£35k
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MPhysPhysics

University of York
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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BScGeology With Physical Geography

Edge Hill University
PTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScForensic Anthropology

The University of Bradford
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied69%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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BScArchaeology

University College London
FT
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry

Queen's University of Belfast
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MSciChemistry with a Year in Industry

King's College London
FT
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£32k
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MChemChemistry for Drug Discovery

The University of Bath
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics

University of York
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out20%
Salary£32k
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MChemChemistry, Biological and Medicinal Chemistry

University of York
FTPlacement
Satisfied89%
Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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MSciNatural Sciences

King's College London
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£34k
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BScCosmetic Science with Integrated Foundation Year

University of Sunderland
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied87%
Drop-out50%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses919
Avg Graduate Salary£24,000
Data SourceOffice for Students