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MPhys Mathematical Physics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time5 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction86%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

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–£70,000 (1128 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 (91% response rate)

90%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
43%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
93%
Learning Resources
46%
Student Voice

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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?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

144-159
5%
160-175
15%
176-191
10%
208-223
15%
224-239
20%
240+
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Baccalaureate
15%
Access
5%
Other
5%

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

100%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track