Physics with Theoretical Physics

Year 1

Each course is divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

• 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)

Year 2 Required Modules

• Mathematical Methods for Physics (15 credits)
• Thermal Physics & Properties of Matter (15 credits)
• Quantum Mechanics I (15 credits)
• Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)
• Electromagnetism (15 credits)
• Relativity & Sub-atomic Physics (15 credits)

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

• Astrophysics (15 credits)
• Experimental Physics (15 credits)
• Introduction to Numerical Modelling (15 credits)

Year 3 Required Modules

• Statistical Mechanics (15 credits)
• Advanced Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physics (15 credits)
• Optics (15 credits)
• Condensed Matter Physics I (15 credits)
• Quantum Mechanics II (15 credits)
• Particle Physics (15 credits)
• 3rd Year Project in Physics (15 credits)

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

• University Ambassadors’ Scheme (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Nanotechnology (15 credits)
• General Relativity & Cosmology (15 credits)
• Modelling Flow & Transport (15 credits)

You may have the option of transferring to the Physics with Theoretical 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.

Year 4 Required Modules

• Literature Review (15 credits)
• Project (30 credits)

In addition, you are required to take 75 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:

• Advanced Photonics (15 credits)
• Theoretical Treatment of Nano-systems (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-body Systems (15 credits)
• Scientific Communications (15 credits)
• Theoretical Treatments of Nano-systems (15 credits)

You may also choose from a selection modules from other departments or institutions, which typically include:

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

• Lie Groups & Lie Algebras (15 credits)
• String Theory and Branes (15 credits)
• Elements of Statistical Learning (15 credits)
• Mathematical Biology (15 credits)
• Dynamical Analysis of Complex Systems (15 credits)
• Equilibrium Analysis of Complex Systems (15 credits)
• Theory of Complex Networks (15 credits)

Modules offered by Royal Holloway, University of London:

• Statistical Mechanics (15 credits)
• Superfluids, Condensates and Superconductors (15 credits)
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (15 credits)
• Physics at the Nanoscale (15 credits)

Modules offered by University College London:

• Advanced Quantum Theory (15 credits)
• Atom and Photon Physics (15 credits)
• Quantum Computation & Communication (15 credits)
• Molecular Physics (15 credits)
• Particle Physics (15 credits)
• Order & Excitations in Condensed Matter (15 credits)
• Planetary Atmospheres (15 credits)
• Solar Physics (15 credits)
• Space Plasma & Magnetospheric Physics (15 credits)
• Molecular Biophysics (15 credits)

Modules offered by Queen Mary, University of London:

• Relativistic Waves & Quantum Fields (15 credits)
• Electromagnetic Theory (15 credits)
• Stellar Structure and Evolution (15 credits)
• Relativity and Gravitation (15 credits)
• Solar System (15 credits)
• The Galaxy (15 credits)
• Astrophysical Plasmas (15 credits)

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