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 Courses7,283
Data SourceOffice for Students

BScPhysics (with Foundation Year)

The University of Hull
FT4Y
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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BScPhysics with Geophysics

The University of Liverpool
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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BScPhysical Geography

University Academy 92
FT3Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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BScChemistry

The University of Liverpool
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry with Pharmacology with a Year Abroad

The University of Liverpool
FT5Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScForensic Chemistry

University of Lincoln
FT3Y
Satisfied74%
Drop-out7%
Salary£26k
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BScMathematics and Physics

University of York
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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BScChemistry with a Placement Year Abroad

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScChemistry with professional placement or study abroad

The University of Bath
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BScAstrophysics (includes foundation year)

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics with a Foundation Year

The University of Kent
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScPhysics

Queen Mary University of London
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out22%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScMedicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry

The University of Liverpool
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScAstronomy Space Science and Astrophysics with a Foundation Year

The University of Kent
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics

The University of Hull
FT4Y
Satisfied95%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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MChemChemistry with Placement

Heriot-Watt University
FT5YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScPhysics

University of Southampton
FT3Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad

The University of Kent
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScChemistry with a Foundation Year

Loughborough University
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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BScAstronomy Space Science and Astrophysics with a Year In Industry

The University of Kent
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out14%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScAstrophysics

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£28k
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BScChemical Sciences (4 year route including a Foundation Year at Carmel

The University of Liverpool
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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BScTheoretical Physics (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied81%
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses7,283
Avg Graduate Salary£24,000
Data SourceOffice for Students