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MPhys Physics

The University of Leeds🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction78%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,500
£35,000
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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
09
Sales occupations
10%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%

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 (87% response rate)

87%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
69%
Academic Support
67%
Organisation
81%
Learning Resources
59%
Student Voice

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Leeds
Average Weekly Rent
£135
Est. Annual Total£11,760
🎉7% 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

80-95
5%
112-127
10%
128-143
15%
144-159
25%
160-175
25%
176-191
15%
192-207
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Other HE
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
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

75%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track