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BSc (Hons) Physics

University of Dundee

1 Location : The University of Dundee

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£27,500

3 years after the course for Physical sciences graduates at University of Dundee

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Physics graduates at University of Dundee

30%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Physics and astronomy graduates at University of Dundee

Student Satisfaction

75%

Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

Final year BSc Physics students at University of Dundee

79%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc Physics students at University of Dundee

84%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc Physics students at University of Dundee

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

75%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 20 students (100% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

84%

69%

90%

81%

Data from

20 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

66%

88%

75%

58%

81%

Data from

20 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

79%

100%

79%

50%

73%

Data from

20 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

75%

84%

Data from

20 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

75%

84%

Data from

20 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

96%

96%

89%

Data from

20 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

96%

79%

75%

66%

Data from

20 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

65% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

20 students (100% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2019-21

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of partially meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Physical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Physical sciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Dundee

After 15 months

No data available

This is either because the course size is small or there were not enough responses to produce data. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 3 years

£27,500

Typical range: £23,500 - £39,000

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

Typical range: £25,500 - £43,000

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £29,000

Data from

520 people.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £29,500

Data from

875 people.

70% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Dundee are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£30,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,500 - £35,000

Data from

985 people.

65% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Dundee are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics and astronomy over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (65% of those who were asked).

75% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Engineering professionals
  • 20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 15% Information Technology Professionals
  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals

25% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Physics and astronomy over the previous two years.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Data from

10 students (65% of those who were asked)

30% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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