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BSc Physics

University of the West of Scotland
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
D /59
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction89%
Degree Completion35%
Professional Jobs55%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£26,000
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
Sales occupations
35%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
04
Administrative occupations
10%
05
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08902)
08902
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

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

96%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
86%
Academic Support
87%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
89%
Student Voice

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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
10%
112-127
10%
128-143
10%
144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
10%
192-207
20%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

Degree
95%
A-level
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08902)

08902

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

39%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

55%Administrative
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science
30%Managers, directors and senior officials

Outcomes

35%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track