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 Courses7,319
Data SourceOffice for Students

BScPhysics with Theoretical Physics

The University of Manchester
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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BScNatural Sciences with professional placement or study abroad

The University of Bath
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary£33k
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MSciChemistry with a Year in Industry

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
FT5Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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BScForensic Science

Spirit Ssr
PTPlacementFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out35%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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MSciAstrophysics

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics with with professional placement or study abroad

The University of Bath
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£33k
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MSciPhysics

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out0%
Salary£32k
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BScAstrophysics

Spirit Ssr
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied92%
Drop-out40%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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MChemChemistry (4 Years)

The University of Liverpool
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied94%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MPhysAstrophysics

University of St Andrews
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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BScChemistry

University College London
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out23%
Salary£35k
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MSciChemistry with Molecular Physics

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics

Spirit Ssr
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out40%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics with professional placement, research placement or study abroad

The University of Bath
FT5YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£33k
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BScPhysics (with Foundation Year)

Spirit Ssr
PTPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out40%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScAstrophysics

University College London
FT3Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out0%
Salary£34k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics with research placement

The University of Bath
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£33k
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BScTheoretical Physics

University Academy 92
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary£32k
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BScPhysics

Spirit Ssr
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out40%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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MSciChemistry with Study Abroad in a Modern Language

University of Bristol
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£35k
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MChemChemistry

University of St Andrews
FT5YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out0%
Salary£32k
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MSciPhysics with Study Abroad in a Modern Language

University of Bristol
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied85%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£35k
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MChemForensic and Analytical Chemistry

University of Strathclyde
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BScNatural Sciences

The University of Bath
FT3Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£33k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses7,319
Avg Graduate Salary£24,000
Data SourceOffice for Students