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BSc Chemistry

Cardiff University
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion87%
Professional Jobs65%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£31,000
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

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

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 30 respondents (68% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
72%
Assessment & Feedback
78%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
92%
Learning Resources
70%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Cardiff
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

96-111
28%
112-127
21%
128-143
21%
144-159
18%
160-175
7%
176-191
3%
192-207
1%
240+
1%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
96%
Other
3%
Degree
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

37%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
42%Legal

Outcomes

87%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track