BSc Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary
£29,000Satisfaction
81%Degree Completion
93%Professional Jobs
85%Meaningful Work
90%Expected Starting Salary
bottom quartile nationallyTypical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£29,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£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
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
High Exposure
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Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
72%
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