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MPhys Physics

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /80
Graduate Salary£34,000
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion94%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£34,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£39,500
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
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Administrative occupations
5%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 70 respondents (66% response rate)

86%
Teaching Quality
71%
Assessment & Feedback
60%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
85%
Learning Resources
62%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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

144-159
7%
160-175
20%
176-191
9%
192-207
16%
208-223
24%
224-239
10%
240+
9%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
99%
Baccalaureate
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

45%
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
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

94%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track