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Chemical Physics Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Chemical Physics MChemPhys | The University of Edinburgh | 73% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £34800 | 213 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical Physics with Industrial Experience Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £29300 | 193 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical Physics Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £29300 | 193 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 4% | 6% | £9250 | £29300 | 193 | Bristol | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical Physics BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 73% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £34800 | 211 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical Physics BSc (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 78% | 5% | 10% | - | - | 214 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical Physics Msci (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 78% | 5% | 3% | - | - | 214 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
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Chemical Physics with work placement Msci (Hons) | University of Glasgow | 78% | 5% | 3% | - | - | 214 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
Student Reviews
Overall student satisfaction
73
/100
17949 total respondents
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students
Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemical Physics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28994 | £29015 | £34497 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24988 - £33170 | £22931 - £36583 | £26874 - £45969 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Chemical Physics courses in the UK
All Chemical Physics courses in the UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £29763 | £29220 | £34555 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £25687 - £34021 | £23510 - £36436 | £27313 - £45730 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for Chemical Physics
15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Current jobs
Among graduates of Chemical Physics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
Typical employers for graduates of Chemical Physics
- Scientific Research Organizations
- Government Agencies
- Universities
- Hospitals
Jobs of graduates of Chemical Physics (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Chemical Physics at Northumbria University
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 20% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 15% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of Chemical Physics in the UK received the following grades.
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemical Physics
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Chemical Physics, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
FAQ
Chemical Physics is the study of sub-atomic particles, atoms and molecules in all states of matter and how they interact with each other and their environment.
The median salary of graduates of Chemical Physics was £28994 15 months after graduation, £29015 3 years after graduation and £34497 5 years after graduation.
- The following degrees are offered for Chemical Physics studies:
- Master of Chemical Physics - MChemPhys
- Master of Science (Honours) - Msci (Hons)
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
