Subject Guide

Physical Sciences

Compare Physical Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£23,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses1,253
Data SourceOffice for Students
University of York logo

MChemChemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment (with a year abroad)

University of York
FT4YPlacement
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Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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University of York logo

MChemChemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment

University of York
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out
Salary£29k
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University of York logo

MChemChemistry, the Atmosphere and the Environment (with a year in industry)

University of York
FT4Y
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Drop-out3%
Salary£29k
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The Open University logo

BScNatural Sciences

The Open University
PT
Satisfied88%
Drop-out45%
Salary£30k
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University of Aberdeen logo

BScMathematics and Physics

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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University of Bristol logo

BScChemistry

University of Bristol
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied81%
Drop-out8%
Salary£28k
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University of Bristol logo

BScPhysics and Philosophy

University of Bristol
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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The University of East Anglia logo

BScChemistry with a Foundation Year

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£27k
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The University of East Anglia logo

MChemChemistry with a year in Industry

The University of East Anglia
FT4Y
Satisfied88%
Drop-out5%
Salary£27k
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University of Glasgow logo

BScPhysics

University of Glasgow
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied66%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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University of Glasgow logo

MSciAstronomy/Physics

University of Glasgow
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied73%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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The University of Leeds logo

MChemChemistry with a Year in Industry

The University of Leeds
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied77%
Drop-out10%
Salary£30k
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The University of Leeds logo

BScMedicinal Chemistry

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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The University of Leeds logo

MChemMedicinal Chemistry with a Year in Industry

The University of Leeds
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary£30k
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The University of Leeds logo

MChemMedicinal Chemistry with Study Abroad

The University of Leeds
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out7%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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The University of Leeds logo

BScChemistry and Mathematics

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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The University of Manchester logo

BScPhysics

The University of Manchester
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£34k
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University of Newcastle Upon Tyne logo

BScPhysics

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied65%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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University of Newcastle Upon Tyne logo

MPhysPhysics

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied76%
Drop-out10%
Salary£28k
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University of Plymouth logo

BScMathematics with Theoretical Physics

University of Plymouth
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied93%
Drop-out35%
Salary£29k
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The University of Reading logo

BScChemistry with Cosmetic Science

The University of Reading
FT3YPlacementFoundation
Satisfied81%
Drop-out15%
Salary£29k
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University of St Andrews logo

MChemMaterials Chemistry

University of St Andrews
FT5YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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University of St Andrews logo

BScMaterials Chemistry

University of St Andrews
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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University of Sussex logo

MChemChemistry with Summer Research Placements

University of Sussex
FT4YFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses1,253
Avg Graduate Salary£23,000
Data SourceOffice for Students