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MSci Physics with Astrophysics
University of Nottingham, the🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary
£30,000Satisfaction
82%Degree Completion
80%Professional Jobs
95%Meaningful Work
100%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£36,000
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
Very High Exposure
AI can already perform a significant portion of tasks in this career. Graduates should expect the role to evolve substantially — developing AI-complementary skills will be essential.
Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
72%
52%
40%
32%
28%