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BSc Chemistry

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£30,500
Satisfaction87%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,500
typical starting salary
£28,000
£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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Elementary occupations
20%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
5%
09
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12602)
12602
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (58% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
77%
Academic Support
92%
Organisation
87%
Learning Resources
77%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Nottingham
Average Weekly Rent
£125
Est. Annual Total£11,080
🎉12% 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

<48
2%
96-111
9%
112-127
19%
128-143
28%
144-159
19%
160-175
11%
176-191
4%
208-223
4%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
92%
Baccalaureate
3%
Other HE
3%
Other
2%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (12602)

12602

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

60%Business, Research and Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
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