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MPhys Physics

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction78%
Degree Completion89%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£35,000
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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 30 respondents (73% response rate)

87%
Teaching Quality
72%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
83%
Organisation
79%
Learning Resources
55%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

64-79
5%
80-95
15%
96-111
20%
112-127
25%
128-143
15%
144-159
10%
176-191
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Access
4%
Other HE
4%
Other
2%
Baccalaureate
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

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
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

89%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
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