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BSc Theoretical Physics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /79
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction79%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£31,000
typical starting salary
£27,500
£36,000
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
50%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08901)
08901
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (68% response rate)

81%
Teaching Quality
71%
Assessment & Feedback
54%
Academic Support
77%
Organisation
92%
Learning Resources
63%
Student Voice

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Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive 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
5%
176-191
30%
192-207
15%
208-223
5%
224-239
15%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Other HE
10%
Other
10%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

52%
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
48%Business and public service associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
28%Engineering

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track