Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons)

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...

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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

FF35

Institution Code

K60

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,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 Diploma

D:33,M:12,P:0

Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject). This must include substantial focus at Level 3 (with Distinction) on both Mathematics and Physics.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

Pass the IB Diploma with a total of at least 35 points, with three Higher Level subjects at 665 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)

DDD

Extended Diploma in Applied Science at DDD with 12 Distinctions and Mathematics A-level at grade A. NOTE: In order to satisfy the physics requirement, if you have BTECs you need to offer the following modules at Distinction: 6, 7, 8, 9 and one of 14, 17, 20 or 44.

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

H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2

Must include Higher Mathematics and Physics.

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,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 - Principal

D3,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. Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 M2 including D3 in both Mathematics and Physics.

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

Not Accepted

A level

A,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. AAB 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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