Our Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc course will give you an understanding of fundamental aspects of physics, astrophysics and cosmology covering areas such as special and general relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, the physics of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. Approximately one quarter of the course is astrophysics and cosmology related. You’ll carry out extensive astrophysics or cosmology related project work in your third year to gain an insight into the skills and conduct of scientific research. You’ll be taught by internationally renowned aca...
Our Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc course will give you an understanding of fundamental aspects of physics, astrophysics and cosmology covering areas such as special and general relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, the physics of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe. Approximately one quarter of the course is astrophysics and cosmology related. You’ll carry out extensive astrophysics or cosmology related project work in your third year to gain an insight into the skills and conduct of scientific research. You’ll be taught by internationally renowned academics who have links to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the LIGO gravitational wave observatory<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>- Award winning: six former staff and students in the Physics department are Nobel Prize winners.<br/><br/><br/>- Research lies at the heart of our department, so you’ll be taught by internationally renowned scientists.<br/><br/><br/>- Study the skies using King’s own rooftop observatory and telescope.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll have access to our newly refurbished laboratory facilities, located in the heart of London.<br/><br/><br/> Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/physics-with-astrophysics-and-cosmology-bsc<br/>
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
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Course Code
FF35
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Access to HE DiplomaD:33,M:12,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 Programme35 35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels, including 6 in both Mathematics and Physics. The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. Note: IB students studying the new Maths curriculum would be required to study Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level to meet the 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,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2 Must include Higher Mathematics and Physics. Scottish Advanced HigherA,B Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Must include Advanced Higher Mathematics and Physics. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3,D3,M2 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. Must include D3 in both Mathematics and Physics. Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)Not Accepted A levelA,A,B 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. Must include 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 LevelNot Accepted |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |