BSc Chemistry

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary
£27,500
Satisfaction
77%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
70%
Meaningful Work
80%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,500
typical starting salary
£27,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
52%Finance
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track