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MPhys Computational Physics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time5 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction76%
Degree Completion92%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£31,000
typical starting salary
£27,500
£36,000
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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (71% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
73%
Assessment & Feedback
63%
Academic Support
80%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
37%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive 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
1%
48-63
1%
80-95
1%
128-143
3%
144-159
5%
160-175
14%
176-191
6%
192-207
8%
208-223
14%
224-239
17%
240+
24%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Baccalaureate
7%
Other HE
5%
Other
3%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

52%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
28%Engineering

Outcomes

92%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track