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BSc Chemistry

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£26,500
Satisfaction94%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£26,500
typical starting salary
£22,500
£30,000
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Elementary occupations
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12602)
12602
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (89% response rate)

97%
Teaching Quality
89%
Assessment & Feedback
88%
Academic Support
96%
Organisation
94%
Learning Resources
88%
Student Voice

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Plymouth
Average Weekly Rent
£115
Est. Annual Total£10,420
🎉17% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

64-79
5%
80-95
15%
96-111
15%
112-127
15%
128-143
30%
144-159
15%
192-207
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Access
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12602)

12602

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

35%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

55%Administrative
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
28%Engineering

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
75%
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