Physics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Physics and Philosophy BSc (Hons)

Our challenging Physics & Philosophy BSc will enable you to investigate the fascinating connections between these two subjects. You will study the fundamental aspects of physics, including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. At the same time, studying philosophy will help you to develop your understanding of reality and our knowledge of it, as well as develop skills in reasoning and argument.

Key benefits
- Award winning: six former staff and students in the Physics department have won Nobel Prizes.


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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Strand
London
WC2R 2LS

Application Details

Course Code

FV35

Institution Code

K60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,B,B

Must be combined with two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9,P:0

Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject). The Access to Higher Education Diploma must include at least 15 Level 3 credits in Mathematics awarded at Distinction, and at least 15 Level 3 credits in Physics awarded at Distinction.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

36

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and Physics. Notes: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. IB students studying the new Mathematics curriculum would be required to study Mathematics - Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the Mathematics subject requirement for this programme.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2

Must include Higher Mathematics and Physics.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A

Must include Advanced Higher Mathematics and Physics. Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,D3,D3

Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 D3 including D3 in both Mathematics and Physics.

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Not Accepted

A level

A,A,A

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. AAA including A in both Mathematics and Physics. NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.

T Level

Not Accepted

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