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BSc Natural Sciences

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /84
Graduate Salary£34,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion97%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£34,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£40,000
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
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
06
Elementary occupations
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
0%
09
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
0%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (02001)
02001
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (06801)
06801
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (08903)
08903
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 95 respondents (69% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
83%
Assessment & Feedback
82%
Academic Support
93%
Organisation
92%
Learning Resources
69%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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
3%
96-111
2%
128-143
3%
144-159
6%
160-175
15%
176-191
12%
192-207
10%
208-223
11%
224-239
12%
240+
22%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Other
4%
Baccalaureate
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (02001)

02001

✓

Recognised Professional Body (06801)

06801

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Recognised Professional Body (08903)

08903

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

51%
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
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

97%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
95%
Career On Track