

Subject Guide
Physical Sciences
Compare Physical Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.
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Average Graduate Salary
£24,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses7,666
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All Physical Sciences Courses
DoctorateDoctorate in Physics, General
New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Associate's degreeAssociate's degree in Chemistry, General
Reedley College
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Bachelor's degreeBachelor's degree in Chemistry, General
Hampden-Sydney College
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DoctorateDoctorate in Physics, Other
Virginia Commonwealth University
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DoctorateDoctorate in Physics, General
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Bachelor's degreeBachelor's degree in Physics, General
DePaul University
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MPhysPhysics with Nuclear Astrophysics
The University of Surrey
Satisfied88%
Drop-out9%
Salary£31k
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MPhysPhysics
University of Edinburgh
Satisfied77%
Drop-out10%
Salary£31k
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MChemChemistry
The University of Surrey
Satisfied100%
Drop-out15%
Salary£27k
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BScForensic Science
William College
Satisfied
Drop-out16%
Salary (subject)£24k*
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BScPhysics with Nuclear Astrophysics with Foundation Year
The University of Surrey
Satisfied88%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£31k
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BScMaterials Chemistry
University of St Andrews
Satisfied
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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MPhysTheoretical Physics (with a year abroad)
University of York
Satisfied
Drop-out11%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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BScTheoretical Physics (Industrial)
The University of Leeds
Satisfied84%
Drop-out12%
Salary£30k
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BScChemistry with Medicinal Chemistry
University of St Andrews
Satisfied
Drop-out8%
Salary£32k
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BEngAcoustical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year
University of Southampton
Satisfied82%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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BScNatural Sciences (International)
The University of Leeds
Satisfied89%
Drop-out5%
Salary£30k
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MSciPhysics
University of Nottingham, the
Satisfied100%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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MEngAcoustical Engineering with Foundation and Industrial Placement Year
University of Southampton
Satisfied82%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£32k
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MSciNatural Sciences
Loughborough University
Satisfied83%
Drop-out0%
Salary£30k
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BScTheoretical Physics (International)
The University of Leeds
Satisfied
Drop-out12%
Salary£30k
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MPhysPhysics with Astrophysics (with a year in industry)
University of York
Satisfied93%
Drop-out11%
Salary£32k
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BScPharmaceutical Sciences
The University of Surrey
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£31k
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MPhysPhysics
The University of Bath
Satisfied73%
Drop-out5%
Salary£33k
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