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BSc Chemistry

The University of Surrey🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary£27,000
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£32,000
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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Elementary occupations
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12602)
12602
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (88% response rate)

95%
Teaching Quality
80%
Assessment & Feedback
73%
Academic Support
96%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
72%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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
20%
112-127
30%
128-143
25%
144-159
5%
160-175
15%
192-207
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12602)

12602

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

39%
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
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
5%Elementary

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track