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MPhys Theoretical Physics

University of Edinburgh
Full-time5 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary
£31,000
Satisfaction
74%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
85%
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
2032
First job
~2033
£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

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

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%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track