Physics

King's College London

Postgraduate

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    London

Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum UK requirements  2:1

Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours degree in Physics. Alternatively, a 2:1 in a degree subject related to physics will be considered on a case by case basis.

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.


International requirements   Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements  Band D Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure

Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £60 applies. Your application will be assessed by an admissions tutor. We will interview applicants at a mutually convenient time where reasonable.

ATAS  An ATAS certificate is required for successful applicants applying for this course whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. For further guidance on obtaining an ATAS certificate can be found on our International Student Advice pages.
Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal Statement Yes A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required
Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.

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Location

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London
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10 Cutcombe Road, SE5 9RJ

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Course detail Description

The Physics MSc is an interdepartmental course that covers significant research elements of rapidly developing and exciting fields of particle physics and cosmology, experimental biophysics and nanotechnology as well as theory and simulation of condensed matter. This course will equip you with expertise in planning, administration, execution and dissemination of research, and will also provide you with the background knowledge and skills required to become an active scientist.

The Physics MSc offers you the choice to study either full or part-time and is made up of optional and required modules. You must take modules totalling 180 credits to complete the course, including 60 credits that will come from a research project and dissertation. If you are studying full-time, you will complete the course in one year, from September to September. If you are studying part-time, the course will take two years to complete: you will study the required modules in the first year, and a further selection of required and optional modules including the research module in your second year.

You will study modules offering group projects, literature reviews and there are opportunities to explore an extensive range of innovative optional modules, allowing you the freedom to develop your study pathway to reflect your interests.

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Course format and assessment

Teaching

We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the course. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.

Module

Lectures, seminars,

self-study and feedback (hours)

Per 15-credit taught module

150

Dissertation module

600

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

The primary method of assessment for this course is a combination of written examinations, essays, coursework and individual or group projects and oral presentations. The research project and dissertation will be assessed on an extended piece of writing.



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Structure

Year 1

Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits.

Required Modules

You are required to take:

  • Scientific Communications (15 credits)
  • Advanced Topics in Physics (15 credits)
  • Research Project in Physics (60 credits)
Optional Modules

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

  • Advanced Photonics (15 credits)
  • Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)
  • Theoretical Treatment of Nano-systems (15 credits)
  • Experimental Techniques in Condensed Matter Physics (15 credits)
  • Bio & Nanomaterials in the Virtual Lab (15 credits)
  • Standard Model Physics & Beyond (15 credits)
  • Astroparticle Cosmology (15 credits)
  • Advanced Condensed Matter (15 credits)
  • Cellular Biophysics (15 credits)
  • Dark Matter & Dark Energy (15 credits)
  • Simulation Methods for Non-equilibrium Systems (15 credits)

Additionally, you are required to take sufficient credits to bring your total for the year to 180, from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

Modules offered by the King’s College London Department of Mathematics:

  • Lie Groups & Lie Algebras
  • String Theory & Branes
  • Elements of Statistical Learning
  • Mathematical Biology
  • Dynamical Analysis of Complex Systems
  • Equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems
  • Theory of Complex Networks
  • Supersymmetry

Modules offered by Royal Holloway, University of London:

  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Superfluids, Condensates & Superconductors
  • Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
  • Physics at the Nanoscale

Modules offered by University College London:

  • Advanced Quantum Theory
  • Atom & Photon Physics
  • Quantum Computation & Communication
  • Molecular Physics
  • Particle Physics
  • Order & Excitations in Condensed Matter
  • Planetary Atmospheres
  • Solar Physics
  • Space Plasma & Magnetospheric Physics
  • Molecular Biophysics

Modules offered by Queen Mary, University of London:

  • Relativistic Waves & Quantum Fields
  • Electromagnetic Theory
  • Stellar Structure & Evolution
  • Relativity & Gravitation
  • Solar System
  • The Galaxy
  • Astrophysical Plasmas

Part-time students should plan to take a minimum of 60 credits in their first year since they are required to have passed a minimum of 60 credits to progress into the second year.

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 updates.

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