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 Leeds logo

BScMedicinal Chemistry

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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MChemMedicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry

The University of Leeds
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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The University of Leeds logo

MChemMedicinal Chemistry with Study Abroad

The University of Leeds
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScChemistry and Mathematics

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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University of Newcastle Upon Tyne logo

BScPhysics

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied65%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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MPhysPhysics

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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BScMathematics with Theoretical Physics

University of Plymouth
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied93%
Drop-out35%
Salary£29k
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The University of Reading logo

BScChemistry with Cosmetic Science

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementFoundation
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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University of Sussex logo

MChemChemistry with Summer Research Placements

University of Sussex
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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Cardiff University logo

BScChemistry

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out13%
Salary£30k
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Cardiff University logo

BScChemistry with a Placement Year Abroad

Cardiff University
FT3Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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University of Derby logo

BScForensic Science with Criminology

University of Derby
PTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied89%
Drop-out
Salary£26k
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Swansea University logo

MChemChemistry

Swansea University
FT4Y
Satisfied97%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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Prifysgol Aberystwyth logo

BScPhysics (includes foundation year)

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT4Y
Satisfied93%
Drop-out30%
Salary£29k
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University of Northumbria at Newcastle logo

BScChemistry

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MChemChemistry

University of Northumbria at Newcastle
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied93%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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King's College London logo

BScPhysics & Philosophy

King's College London
FT3YAbroad
Satisfied82%
Drop-out25%
Salary£30k
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Queen's University of Belfast logo

BScPhysics

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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Queen's University of Belfast logo

BScPhysics with French

Queen's University of Belfast
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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Queen's University of Belfast logo

BScPhysics with Spanish

Queen's University of Belfast
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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The University of Liverpool logo

MPhysAstrophysics

The University of Liverpool
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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West Herts College logo

BScAstrophysics

West Herts College📚 Further Education College
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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The University of Huddersfield logo

BScForensic and Analytical Science

The University of Huddersfield
FT3YPlacementFoundation
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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The University of Kent logo

MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics with a Year Abroad

The University of Kent
FT4Y
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Subject Snapshot

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