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MPhys Physics

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Full-time4 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary£27,500
Satisfaction83%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs63%
Meaningful Work84%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,500
typical starting salary
£23,000
£31,000
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
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
28%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
18%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Elementary occupations
10%
06
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
9%
07
Administrative occupations
7%
08
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
7%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
7%
10
Sales occupations
4%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 180 respondents (66% response rate)

86%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
64%
Academic Support
82%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
68%
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

160-175
10%
176-191
5%
192-207
10%
208-223
20%
224-239
25%
240+
25%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Baccalaureate
5%

Accreditations

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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
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Sales

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
63%
Professional Work
84%
Meaningful Role
66%
Career On Track