BSc Earth and Planetary Science
About this course
BSc in Earth and Planetary Science, a physics degree centred on geological and geophysical principles applied to planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. The curriculum combines geosciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering, and computing across an interdisciplinary structure. During the initial two years, students study core subjects alongside peers from other Earth Science programmes. In the final year, students select from optional modules including astrobiology, earth systems, planetary physics, ore deposits, and collisions.
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Entry requirements
AAA -- to include: A in Mathematics; A in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or Physics (A-levels), 38 points -- to include: 6 in Mathematics at higher level; 6 in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology or Physics at higher level (International Baccalaureate)
Typical offer
AAA (three A-levels) (A-levels), 39 points (International Baccalaureate)
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 13%
- Natural and social science professionals: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 44%
- South East: 22%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Earth and Planetary Science at Imperial College London earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £49,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £61,500. The £49,500 median after five years is £15,000 more than the UK median for Astronomy.
What do graduates of BSc Earth and Planetary Science at Imperial College London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Earth and Planetary Science at Imperial College London?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Earth and Planetary Science at Imperial College London?
The minimum entry standard is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The typical offer is AAA (three A-levels) at A level. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Is BSc Earth and Planetary Science at Imperial College London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Geological Society for the purpose of partially meeting the experience requirement for Chartered Geologist.
How many students continue on BSc Earth and Planetary Science at Imperial College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.