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Physics Online Bachelor and Master Degree Courses in the UK
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Mathematics and Physics (Q77) BSc (Hons) | The Open University | 91% | 2% | 0% | - | - | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
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Physics (W82) DipHE | The Open University | - | 10% | 0% | - | - | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
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Physics (S20) Cert | The Open University | - | 10% | 0% | - | - | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time | |
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Physics (R51) BSc (Hons) | The Open University | 89% | - | 0% | - | - | - | Milton Keynes | online Part-time |
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Salary
Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students
Salary of all UK Graduates of Physics
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £27538 | £28439 | £32804 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23982 - £31543 | £22409 - £35540 | £26124 - £43263 |
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 2, 2021
All Physics courses of UK
All Physics courses of UK
Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £28260 | £28338 | £34135 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24271 - £32171 | £23163 - £35292 | £26932 - £44315 |
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Jobs & Career Perspectives
Career perspectives for 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 Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Current jobs
Among graduates of Physics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.
Job in line with future plans
Utilise skills from studies
Work is meaningful
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Sep 29, 2021
Specialisations within Physics
- Astrophysics
- Particle Physics
- Biotechnology
- Nanotechnology
- Meteorology
- Aerospace Dynamics
- Atomic and Laser Physics
- Atmospheric
- Oceanic and Planetary Physics
- Climate Science
Required skill level of job after 15 months
Among graduates of Physics who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number of highly skilled vs non-highly skilled jobs (Unistats).
% Skilled jobs
Jobs of graduates of Physics (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Physics at Imperial College of Science
| 31% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 14% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 14% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 9% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Legal professionals |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
| 4% | Teaching Professionals |
| 2% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 2% | Engineering professionals |
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
Grading Distribution
Students of 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 Physics
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Sep 29, 2021
All courses of UK
All courses of UK
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
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FAQ
- The following degrees are offered for Physics studies:
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
- Certificate - Cert
The median salary of graduates of Physics was £27538 15 months after graduation, £28439 3 years after graduation and £32804 5 years after graduation.
Mathematics and Physics (Q77) at The Open University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey year with a rating of 91 out of 100 among 87 respondents.