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MPhys Physics

University of York🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
A /81
Graduate Salary
£32,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£32,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£35,500
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

37%
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

72%Information Technology
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
28%Engineering

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track