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MSci Theoretical Physics

University of Glasgow
Full-time5 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
80%
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
2032
First job
~2033
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,500
£34,000
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

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
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track