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MPhys Physics

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time5 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
A /88
Graduate Salary£33,500
Satisfaction96%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£33,500
typical starting salary
£28,000
£38,000
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
30%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Finance Professionals
★ 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 — 15 respondents (100% response rate)

92%
Teaching Quality
98%
Assessment & Feedback
82%
Academic Support
92%
Organisation
100%
Learning Resources
87%
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

96-111
15%
144-159
15%
160-175
15%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
224-239
15%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Other HE
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
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
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
28%Engineering

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track