BSc Chemistry

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
90%
Degree Completion
85%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
70%
Recognised By

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

33%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Vulnerability Matrix

Natural and social science40% Exposed
Science, engineering and technology associate40% Exposed
Teaching18% Exposed
Caring personal services6% Exposed

🌍 Global Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£31,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500£52,000 (717 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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Caring personal services
10%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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