Physics (F303)
Bachelor's degree
In London
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
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Duration
4 Years
Our Physics MSci will give you a deep understanding of all the fundamental aspects of physics. In your final year, you will work on a research project aligned to one of our research groups and experience the excitement of research through supervised projects.
You also have the opportunity to transfer to the Study Abroad pathway and spend your third year at a partner institution before returning to King’s for the final year.
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About this course
Our Physics graduates are in high demand because employers recognise the wide range of skills that they possess. We train physicists to be good problem solvers, to think logically and to apply mathematical and computational techniques to real problems.
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.
PhD student (in Astrophysics, Biophysics, Condensed Matter etc), at KCL, UCL, Imperial etc
Scientist, Oxford Nanopore Technologies
Publishing Editor, Royal Society of Chemistry
Mathematical Modeller, Bryden Woods
Actuarial Analyst, Willis
Physics Teacher, London
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A-levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.
This course is accredited by the IOP (Institute of Physics).
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Subjects
- Mechanics
- Biophysics
- Systems
- GCSE Physics
- Techniques
- Physics Skills
- Mathematics
- Computation for Physics
- Classical Physics
- Chemistry
Course programme
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.
Required ModulesYou are required to take:
- Physics Skills & Techniques (30 credits)
- Mathematics & Computation for Physics (30 credits)
- Classical Physics (30 credits)
- Introduction to Modern Physics (15 credits)
In addition, you are required to take one module from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- Foundations of Chemistry & Cell Biology (15 credits)
- Introduction to Astrophysics (15 credits)
Required Modules
You are required to take:
- 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)
You are required to take one module from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- Stellar Structure and Evolution 15 credits)
- Introduction to Numerical Modelling (15 credits)
- Symmetry in Physics (15 credits)
In addition, you are required to take one module from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)
- Industrial Group Project (15 credits)
- Biophysical Techniques (15 credits)
- Introduction to Medical Physics (15 credits)
Required Modules
You are required to take:
- 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)
In addition, you are required to take up to two modules from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- University Ambassadors Scheme (15 credits)
- Advanced Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)
- Fundamentals of Nanotechnology (15 credits)
- General Relativity & Cosmology (15 credits)
- Fundamentals of Biophysics (15 credits)
- Medical Imaging (15 credits)
- Modelling Flow & Transport (15 credits)
You may have the option of transferring to the Physics with a Year Abroad MSci pathway to spend your third year studying abroad, returning to study your final year at King’s. This will depend on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university.
4th Year
You are required to take:
- Literature Review (15 credits)
- Project (30 credits)
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:
- Advanced Photonics (15 credits)
- Standard Model & Beyond (15 credits)
- Astroparticle Cosmology (15 credits)
- Condensed Matter Physics II (15 credits)
- Cellular Biophysics (15 credits)
- Dark Matter & Dark Energy (15 credits)
- Modelling Quantum Many-boy Systems (15 credits)
- Scientific Communications (15 credits)
You may also choose from a selection of modules from other departments or institutions, which typically include:
King’s College London Department of Mathematics
- Supersymmetry
- 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
Royal Holloway, University of London
- Statistical Mechanics
- Superfluids, Condensates & Superconductors
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
- Physics at the Nanoscale
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
Queen Mary, University of London
- Relativistic Waves & Quantum Fields
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
- Relativity & Gravitation
- Solar System
- The Galaxy
- Astrophysical Plasmas
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 you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
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Physics (F303)