Postgraduate

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

This Physics Graduate Diploma is designed both for physics graduates who are looking to consolidate and expand their understanding of physics, and for graduates from other disciplines such as mathematics or chemistry to introduce them to the main areas of the subject. This course can be studied as a free-standing qualification or as a pathway to the Physics MSc, which requires a further year of study.
The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.

Located in the heart of London, giving unparalleled access to research facilities.
Ideal foundation for non-Physics science graduates who wish to study for a Physics MSc.
You will be studying innovative modules covering modern theories of physics.
Research-led study course taught by staff who are recognised leaders in their field.
Excellent tutorial support, extensive programme-specific interactive teaching and project work.

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Location

Start date

London
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Strand, WC2R 2LS

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Subjects

  • Mechanics
  • Project
  • GCSE Physics

Course programme

Year 1

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest that you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for update.

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits. Required Modules

You are required to choose one of the following options:

  • Third Year Project in Physics (15 credits) and
  • Literature Review (15 credits)

or

  • Project in Physics (30 credits)
Optional Modules

Students choose 90 credits from a range that may typically include:

  • Mathematical Methods in Physics III (15 credits)
  • Statistical Mechanics (15 credits)
  • Quantum Mechanics II (15 credits)
  • Particle Physics (15 credits)
  • Fundamentals of Biophysics & Nanotechnology (15 credits)
  • Optics (15 credits)
  • Solid State Physics (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Medical Imaging (15 credits)

Student can take up to 30 credits from modules such as:

  • Laboratory Physics II (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Numerical Modelling (15 credits)
  • Nuclear Physics (15 credits)
  • Quantum Mechanics I (15 credits)
  • Mathematical methods in Physics II (30 credits)
  • Symmetry in Physics (15 credits)
  • Electromagnetism (15 credits)
  • Astrophysics (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering (15 credits)

Physics

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