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BSc Chemistry

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary
£28,500
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
65%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
65%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£28,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£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

30%
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%Sales
28%Engineering
8%Protective service
5%Elementary

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
45%
02
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track