BSc Chemistry

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion85%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work70%

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
£27,000
£31,500
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Caring personal services
10%
04
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (14701)
14701
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (78% response rate)

91%
Teaching Quality
93%
Assessment & Feedback
81%
Academic Support
88%
Organisation
98%
Learning Resources
83%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Belfast
Average Weekly Rent
£105
Est. Annual Total£9,780
🎉22% 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
10%
112-127
5%
128-143
35%
144-159
20%
160-175
20%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

Recognised Professional Body (14701)

14701

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

33%
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

40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
18%Teaching
6%Caring personal services

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track