Courses included on this page
On this page find Graduate Outcomes Survey data for 2021/22 leavers for the following course(s):
- Mathematics and Physics BSc/MSci
- Physics BSc/MPhys
- Physics with Astrophysics BSc/MPhys
Note: Information not yet available for Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc/MPhys (course started 2022/23)
Example job titles
- App Developer
- Audit Associate
- Data Scientist
- Imaging Scientist
- IT Consultant
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Management Consultant
- Operations Consultant
- Production Technician
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
- Trainee Clinical Scientist
Example employers
- Boeing
- Cap Gemini
- Department for Transport
- JP Morgan Chase
- KPMG
- Kubrick Group
- Ministry of Defence
- Mott Macdonald
- National Physical Laboratory
- NHS
- Science and Technology Facilities Council
- Secondary School
Response rates to survey
| Response rate | |
|---|---|
| Total in 2021/22 cohort 1 | 110 |
| % response rate | 66% |
Graduate Outcomes by activity
| Activity summary | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Work for an employer 2 | 64% |
| Further study, training or research | 12% |
| Self-employed/own business | 5% |
| Other 3 | 7% |
| Unemployed 4 | 11% |
| Total 5 | 100% |
Occupations, industries and skills
A Physics degree provides excellent preparation for diverse careers across science, engineering and technology. Graduates develop exceptional problem-solving abilities, logical thinking, and critical analysis skills, alongside the capacity to work independently to deadlines and communicate complex scientific concepts effectively. This comprehensive skill set enables graduates to work as professional scientists in industry, government or academia, while also offering pathways into business and technological disciplines.
Industries
Physics graduates enjoy remarkable career flexibility, extending well beyond traditional science, technology and engineering roles. With the majority of UK graduate positions not requiring specific degrees, physicists find opportunities across numerous sectors, including finance, business, consulting and healthcare.
Occupations
The fourth industrial revolution has created exciting opportunities for Physics graduates across healthcare, climate science, gaming and robotics. Graduates can pursue specialist scientific careers directly using their degree knowledge, or leverage their transferable skills in broader business roles.
Further study
Some physics graduates go on to further study at postgraduate level to enhance their knowledge of a particular area of physics such as astrophysics, quantum physics, nanotechnology, and mathematical physics especially if they wish to pursue a research career in industry or in academia.
Graduate Outcomes explained
The Graduate Outcomes Survey is the UK's largest social survey, capturing the activities and perspectives of graduates 15 months after graduation. The University of Bath has an excellent graduate employment record, featuring in the top ten for graduate prospects in three major national league tables 6. Read more about the survey and overall statistics for Bath's graduates on What do first degree Bath graduates do?