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BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics (Industrial) Bachelor's degree at the University of Leeds

BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics (Industrial) at University of Leeds. Rather than treating industry exposure as an add-on, the course structures it as a core part of the four years, so graduates leave with sustained, hands-on experience of applying physics and astrophysics concepts in a real working…

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82%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics (Industrial) is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Leeds. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.

For Physical sciences graduates from this provider, 82% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 79% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Physics & Chemistry, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

8.7
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent83

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent82

Moderate evidence Published sample: 45; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 82% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional95

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 95% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 8 modules
  • Mechanics, Relativity and AstrophysicsCore
    Module details

    Learn how to describe motion through physical space, forces and energies. Develop mathematical skills including vectors, unit vectors, scalar and vector products, calculus and summations. Extend knowledge of coordinate systems to study motion at different speeds and speeds approaching the speed of light. Learn how to apply basic physical principles to objects in the Universe and explore the basics of radiation and how we observe these phenomena.

  • ThermodynamicsCore
    Module details

    Explore the underpinning theories and concepts of thermodynamics. Examples and applications will be used to allow you to build your understanding and application of this branch of physics, including in sustainable energy, which governs the behaviour of the universe we live in.

  • Electronics, Solid State and Introduction to Quantum PhysicsCore
    Module details

    Cover the underpinning theories and concepts including mechanics of solids, Bohr atom, atomic electron states, elementary bonding, elasticity, Photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, De Broglie relation, Wave-particle duality, Crystal structure and X-ray diffraction. Analyse and design simple electric circuits using fundamental circuit elements, such as resistors, capacitors and inductors. Learn the principles of Boolean algebra and its application in digital logic design.

  • Vibrations, Waves and OpticsCore
    Module details

    Learn about oscillators, energy and resonance, different types of waves, energy/power transfer, reflection and transmission, impedance, superposition and interference, the wave-like behaviour of light, mirrors, lenses, nonlinear optics and lasers, the solution of 2nd order partial differential equations, complex numbers, Fourier series and an introduction to Fourier transforms.

  • Coding and Experimental PhysicsCore
    Module details

    Develop practical experimental, computational, communication and employability skills. Build experimental skills through a range of laboratory tasks undertaken throughout the year and be introduced to programming using the Python computer programming language. Undertake tasks and assessments designed to improve your teamwork and presentation skills, as well as reflective practice.

  • Introduction to NanotechnologyOptional10 credits
    Module details

    The smallest possible devices that can be fabricated are on the nanometre length scale. Miniaturisation of devices offers many new technological opportunities. The physical properties of nanomaterials differ from both the constituent atoms and the bulk material. Introduce the physics behind nanotechnology in a semi-quantitative manner, without requiring knowledge of quantum mechanics or Maxwell's equations. Describe the physics of atoms and molecules, before moving on to discuss nano and bulk pr

  • Planets and the Search for LifeOptional10 credits
    Module details

    Explore the multitude of planets that are currently being discovered around other stars and compare them to those in our solar system. Concentrate on the concepts involved and is non-mathematical. Examine the origin and evolution of the solar system and how it is likely to have produced the range of planets, moons and minor bodies that we see today. Contrast with the range of extra-solar planets, their detection, properties, and how they challenge our understanding of how planets are formed. Dis

  • Artificial Intelligence for ScientistsOptional10 credits
    Module details

    Introduces key concepts in artificial intelligence (AI), exploring the differences between narrow AI, which excels at specific tasks, and general AI, which aims to replicate human-like cognitive abilities. Through real-world examples from scientific applications, gain insight into the various classes of AI systems, such as expert systems, neural networks, and reinforcement learning models. Emphasises how AI is transforming scientific fields, including physics and chemistry, and highlights the et

Year 2 5 modules
  • Quantum MechanicsCore
    Module details

    Learn how to describe quantum systems using wavefunctions, operators and linear algebra and how to predict outcomes of measurements on quantum systems. Solve the Schrodinger equation for simple model systems and understand the structure of atoms and molecules using the exclusion principle and spin. Learn about the structure of the atomic nucleus, predict various forms of radioactive decay and nuclear reactions, describe scattering processes between elementary particles and understand the key com

  • Statistical Mechanics and ComputationCore
    Module details

    Explore the concepts and applications of statistical mechanics, which are key to understanding the behaviour of small-particle systems. Translate descriptions of physical problems and data analysis processes into short programs to read and manipulate data, analyse and present the results for problems relevant to physics using a programming language.

  • Condensed Matter PhysicsCore
    Module details

    Learn about the use of the density of states to explain some of the differences between metals, semiconductors and insulators. Derive the free-electron density of states, perform straight-forward calculations based on the free-electron theory and how a periodic potential modifies the free-electron dispersion relation, solving problems on the transport properties of semiconductors, and calculating the magnetic properties of paramagnets and ferromagnets. Build skills in communicating physics in pr

  • ElectromagnetismCore
    Module details

    Learn how to use the integral versions of Maxwell's equations and to calculate fields in cases of simple symmetric geometry, calculate the force and energy in electric and magnetic fields, Maxwell's equations in both integral and differential form and discuss their derivation from the physical laws of electromagnetism. Analyse simple AC circuits containing resistors, capacitors and inductors and apply logic principles to real-world scenarios in electronics and emerging technologies. Consider fut

  • Astrophysics and Experimental SkillsCompulsory40 credits
    Module details

    Explore the physical processes that govern the structure and evolution of stars. Include nuclear fusion, radiative transfer, convective energy transport, degenerate matter, and stellar mass loss mechanisms. Be introduced to the radiative processes relevant to emission regions with temperatures in excess of one million degrees and/or containing non-thermal particles. Such radiative processes operate in supernovae explosions, pulsars and accretion discs and jets in evolved binary systems and aroun

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

The four years move from foundational physics through to specialist astrophysics content and an extended industrial placement. Core theory establishes the mathematical and conceptual grounding in classical and modern physics that everything else builds on. Research & methods develops the practical and analytical skills needed to design experiments, handle data and interpret results critically, which matters as much in astrophysics as in laboratory physics. Applied practice gives students opportunities to put theory into practice, including through the industrial placement year that distinguishes this course from the standard physics with astrophysics degree. Specialist options allow students to study areas such as astrophysics topics in more depth as they progress. Professional skills run alongside the technical content, covering communication, teamwork and workplace-relevant abilities that support the placement year and later employment. The independent project, usually taken towards the end of the course, gives students the chance to pursue a piece of physics or astrophysics research in depth, under academic supervision, drawing together what they've learned across the previous years.

Who it's for

This course suits people who are genuinely curious about how the universe works at every scale, from subatomic particles to galaxies, and who want to test that curiosity against the discipline of mathematics and experimental method. You'll likely enjoy problem-solving that doesn't have an obvious answer straight away, and be comfortable spending time on abstract reasoning before seeing how it connects to something observable, like the behaviour of a star or the structure of a galaxy. Because a full year is spent on an industrial placement, this route particularly suits students who want to know, before they graduate, what it actually feels like to apply physics in a workplace, rather than finding out for the first time after finishing their degree. Most students accepted onto physics courses at Leeds have typically held A-levels or equivalent qualifications, with UCAS tariff scores commonly falling between 144 and 159 points among recent entrants, though this reflects what students have generally brought with them rather than a fixed requirement. Studying physics and astrophysics here will feel demanding across all four years, with the added structure and expectations of a workplace year sitting alongside the usual undergraduate physics content, so it suits students who are organised, self-motivated and keen to see their subject in a professional context.

Careers & job market

Nationally, across Physics & Chemistry courses, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and of those in work, 75% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies at a higher level. These figures describe the national picture for the subject area rather than outcomes specific to this course or university, but they give a general sense of where physics-related study tends to lead. National graduate earnings data (Graduate Outcomes/LEO) show a starting range of roughly £26,500 to £34,000 fifteen months after graduation, £24,650 to £34,800 after three years, and £30,600 to £43,200 after five years, again, these are national figures across relevant graduates, not guaranteed salaries or outcomes tied to this specific degree. The IOP accreditation on this course is directly relevant to career planning, since it fully meets the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist status, a professional recognition some physics employers and the profession itself value. The built-in industrial placement year is also intended to give students direct, practical exposure to a workplace before they enter the graduate labour market, which may be particularly relevant for those considering roles in industry, research or applied physics settings. Nationally, 90% of students on these kinds of courses continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed their studies.

University & format

The University of Leeds is a public, research-intensive Russell Group university founded in 1904, and this course is delivered full-time over four years, including the placement year, leading to a BSc (Hons) award. The university received a Silver rating for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 assessment, and was. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, degrees from Leeds are nationally recognised. The UCAS course code for this route is F3F7.

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic Support
89%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
76%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entryAAA typical offer · specific subject requirements

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

PlacementPublished placement option

Industrial placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of AAA specific subject requirements. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent95% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 144 - 159 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP) for the purpose of fully meeting the educational requirement for Chartered Physicist
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check the University of Leeds's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent95%
another higher-education qualification5%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Competitive entry

Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*AAA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeF3F7quote this on your application
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course (code F3F7). One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask University of Leeds whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Homeup to £9,790 / yr
Internationalset by the university

Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.

Check fees at University of Leeds →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 4 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

Funding matched to this course

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All University of Leeds funding →

Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.

Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.

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Careers & earnings

What Physics & Chemistry graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£30,000£26,500 – £35,00045
3 years after£29,000£24,500 – £35,000280
5 years after£37,000£30,000 – £48,000325

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 45; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

82%
in work or further study 15 months on
79%
in highly skilled work or study
95%
continue past their first year
75%
find their work meaningful
70%
say work fits their future plans
  1. 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in physics & chemistry · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
  4. 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Physics & Chemistry nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£30,000
£26,500 – £34,000
After 3 years LEO
£29,000
£24,650 – £34,800
After 5 years LEO
£37,000
£30,600 – £43,200
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £23,000 – £44,500

National figures for Physics & Chemistry graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

82 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

60% working5% working and studying20% in further study79% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 45; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Physics & Chemistry courses at the same study level.

This course £37,000Peer median £36,000Middle 50% £32,000–£38,500
63rd percentile

Compared with 886 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 11% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
  • Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 11% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760

Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 235; response rate: 51%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.

Job market & outlook

How Physics & Chemistry graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Physics & Chemistry courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
90%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • Routine information gathering
  • First-draft writing and summaries
  • Standard analysis and admin
  • Repetitive processing tasks

More human than ever

  • Judgement and original thinking
  • Working with and leading people
  • Owning and sense-checking AI output
  • Ethics and accountability

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Physics & Chemistry graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Research institutes
  • Energy & manufacturing
  • Universities
  • Government labs

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

82% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £30,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 83.4% · in work or study 82% · continued 95%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

The University of Leeds

All students34,580
International31.5%
Aged 25+13.6%

Physical sciences across the UK

Students64,325
Aged 25+17.8%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around The University of Leeds

3,846 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 1125Shoplifting 724Other Theft 322Public Order 319Anti Social Behaviour 305

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Physics & Chemistry right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to University of Leeds from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is set per course by University of Leeds; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Leeds’s funding pages.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Leeds and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 144 - 159 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by the University of Leeds. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Physical sciences graduates from this provider, 82% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 79% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £30,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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