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MPhys Astrophysics

University of St Andrews
Full-time5 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
N/A
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£32,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

42%
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
68%Customer service
60%Business, Research and Administrative
42%Legal
40%Natural and social science

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Customer service occupations
10%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Legal professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track