BSc Physics
University of St Andrews
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary
£32,000Satisfaction
N/ADegree Completion
90%Professional Jobs
95%Meaningful Work
80%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£32,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£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
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
High Exposure
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Graduate Roles by AI Exposure
72%
62%
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52%
48%