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BSc Forensic and Analytical Science

Robert Gordon University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary£27,000
Satisfaction96%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
typical starting salary
£25,500
£29,000
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
Sales occupations
30%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (05601)
05601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (91% response rate)

100%
Teaching Quality
98%
Assessment & Feedback
93%
Academic Support
97%
Organisation
90%
Learning Resources
79%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
15%
176-191
15%
192-207
15%
208-223
5%
224-239
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
60%
Other HE
30%
Baccalaureate
10%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (05601)

05601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
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

48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
60%
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