Physics MSci

at King's College London

Year 1 

Required modules

You are required to do the following modules
 

• Physics Skills & Techniques (30 credits)

• Mathematics & Computation for Physics (30 credits)

• Classical Physics (30 credits)

• Introduction to Modern Physics (15 credits)

Optional modules

In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
 

• Introduction to Biophysics (15 credits)

• Introduction to Astrophysics (15 credits)

Year 2

Required modules

You are required to do the following modules
 

• Experimental Physics (15 credits)

• Mathematical Methods for Physics (15 credits)

• Thermal Physics & Properties of Matter (15 credits)

• Quantum Mechanics I (15 credits)

• Electromagnetism (15 credits)

• Relativity & Sub-atomic Physics (15 credits)

Optional modules

You are required to take 30 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
 

• Stellar Structure & Evolution (15 credits)

• Introduction to Numerical Modelling (15 credits)

• Symmetry in Physics (15 credits)

• Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)

• Group Project in Applied Physics (15 credits)

• Principles of Biophysics (15 credits)

• Introduction to Medical Physics (15 credits)

Year 3

Required modules

You are required to do the following modules
 

• Statistical Mechanics (15 credits)

• Quantum Mechanics II (15 credits)

• Optics (15 credits)

• Condensed Matter Physics I (15 credits)

• Particle Physics (15 credits)

• Third Year Project in Physics (15 credits)

Optional modules

In addition, you are required to take 30 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
 

• Advanced Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)

• Fundamentals of Nanotechnology (15 credits)

• General Relativity & Cosmology (15 credits)

• Advanced Biophysics (15 credits)

• Medical Imaging (15 credits)

• Modelling Flow & Transport (15 credits)

Year 4

Required modules

You are required to do the following modules
 

• Literature Review (15 credits)

• Physics Project (30 credits)

Optional modules

In addition, you are required to take 75 credits from a range of optional modules, which may be selected from within the department or externally. The modules offered by the department typically include:
 

• Photonics & Metamaterials (15 credits)

• Theoretical Treatment of Nano-systems (15 credits)

• Experimental Techniques in Condensed Matter (15 credits)

• Bio & Nanomaterials in the Virtual Lab (15 credits)

• Standard Model Physics & Beyond (15 credits)

• Advanced Condensed Matter (15 credits)

Standard requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 36 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 9 at Merit.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction, and at least 15 Level 3 credits in Physics awarded at Distinction.

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be in a relevant subject - Science or similar - to be considered.

Full time tuition fees UK:
The UK tuition fee for the academic year is currently £9,250 per year.

Full time tuition fees International:
The International tuition fee for the academic year is £29,460 per year.

Additional Costs

In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
 

• Books if you choose to buy your own copies

• Clothing for optional course related events and competitions

• Library fees and fines

• Personal photocopies

• Printing course handouts

• Society membership fees

• Stationery

• Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses

• Graduation costs

• For further information, please visit our fees and funding pages.

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
 

• Publishing Editor, Royal Society of Chemistry

• Mathematical Modeller, Bryden Woods

• Scientist, Oxford Nanopore Technologies

• Actuarial Analyst, Willis

• Researcher

• Physics teacher