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MPhys Physics with Theoretical Physics

The University of Manchester🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
A /82
Graduate Salary
£34,000
Satisfaction
79%
Degree Completion
100%
Professional Jobs
95%
Meaningful Work
70%
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
£34,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£39,500
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

56%
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
95%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track