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BSc Physics

University of Dundee
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
C /69
Graduate Salary
£26,500
Satisfaction
91%
Degree Completion
65%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
65%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,500
typical starting salary
£23,000
£34,000
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

47%
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
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
20%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track