Subject Guide

Physical Sciences

Compare Physical Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£23,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,253
Data SourceOffice for Students
The University of Surrey logo

MPhysPhysics

The University of Surrey
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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MPhysPhysics with Nuclear Astrophysics

The University of Surrey
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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MPhysPhysics with Astronomy

The University of Surrey
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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The University of Warwick logo

MChemChemistry

The University of Warwick
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics

The University of Warwick
FT4Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£34k
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University of York logo

MChemChemistry (with a year in industry)

University of York
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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University of Oxford logo

MPhyPhilPhysics and Philosophy (4 years)

University of Oxford
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out0%
Salary£33k
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MSciChemistry (International Programme)

University College London
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£34k
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University of Bristol logo

MSciPhysics with Innovation

University of Bristol
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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BScMathematics and Physics

University of Bristol
FT3Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out8%
Salary£33k
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BScPhysics

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied85%
Drop-out0%
Salary£31k
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MSciPhysics

University of Bristol
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary£31k
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The University of Manchester logo

MChemChemistry with Medicinal Chemistry

The University of Manchester
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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MPhysPhysics

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacementFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out6%
Salary£34k
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BScPhysics with Astrophysics

The University of Manchester
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied77%
Drop-out15%
Salary£34k
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Cardiff University logo

BScPhysics

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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The University of Bath logo

MChemChemistry with professional placement or study abroad

The University of Bath
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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BScPhysics

The University of Bath
FT3Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£33k
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King's College London logo

BScChemistry with a Year in Industry

King's College London
FT4Y
Satisfied80%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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MSciChemistry with Biomedicine with a Year in Industry

King's College London
FT5Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out17%
Salary (3yr)£34k
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MSciChemistry with Biomedicine

King's College London
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£32k
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BScEngineering Physics

Loughborough University
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary£32k
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BScPhysics with Theoretical Physics

Loughborough University
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out12%
Salary£32k
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BScPhysics with Theoretical Physics

Loughborough University
FT3Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out12%
Salary£32k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,253
Avg Graduate Salary£23,000
Data SourceOffice for Students