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MPhys Physics

Cardiff University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction89%
Degree Completion85%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£32,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£33,000
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
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Sales occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 40 respondents (67% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
82%
Academic Support
94%
Organisation
92%
Learning Resources
85%
Student Voice

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Cardiff
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% 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

112-127
5%
128-143
10%
144-159
30%
160-175
5%
176-191
20%
192-207
5%
208-223
25%
224-239
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Other
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

49%
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
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

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