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MPhys Theoretical Physics

University of York🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£32,000
Satisfaction81%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work75%

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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ 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 — 110 respondents (74% response rate)

89%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
65%
Academic Support
83%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
55%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

York
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,300
📊3% cheaper 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

112-127
10%
128-143
15%
144-159
15%
160-175
10%
176-191
15%
208-223
10%
224-239
10%
240+
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Other HE
10%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (08901)

08901

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

39%
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
45%Media
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
70%
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