Physics with Theoretical Physics

Courses are divided into modules. In each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

You 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)

You are required to take:

• 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)
• Symmetry in Physics (15 credits)

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

• Stellar Structure and Evolution (15 credits)
• Experimental Physics (15 credits)
• Introduction to Numerical Modelling (15 credits)

You are required to take:

• 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)

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.