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BSc Chemical Physics

University of Bristol🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary
£31,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
80%
Meaningful Work
80%
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
2030
First job
~2031
£31,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£35,500
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

46%
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
0%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track