Our Physics MSci will give you a deep understanding of all the fundamental aspects of physics. In your final year, you will work on a research project aligned to one of our research groups and experience the excitement of research through supervised projects. You also have the opportunity to transfer to the Study Abroad pathway and spend your third year at a partner institution before returning to King’s for the final year. This depends on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university.
Key benefits
- Join an award-winning department: si...
Our Physics MSci will give you a deep understanding of all the fundamental aspects of physics. In your final year, you will work on a research project aligned to one of our research groups and experience the excitement of research through supervised projects. You also have the opportunity to transfer to the Study Abroad pathway and spend your third year at a partner institution before returning to King’s for the final year. This depends on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university.<br/><br/>Key benefits<br/>- Join an award-winning department: six former staff and students won Nobel Prizes.<br/><br/><br/>- Research lies at the heart of our department, so you’ll be taught by internationally renowned scientists.<br/><br/><br/>- You’ll have access to our newly refurbished laboratory facilities, located in the heart of London.<br/><br/><br/>- Study the skies using King’s own rooftop observatory and telescope.<br/><br/><br/>Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/physics-msci
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F303
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Not Accepted
A,B,B
Must be combined with two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject.
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.
36
36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Must include grade 6 in Higher Level in both Mathematics and Physics. Notes: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE. 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
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
Must include Higher Mathematics and Physics.
A,A
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.
D3,D3,D3
Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Three Pre-U Principal subjects including D3 in both Mathematics and Physics. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered.
Not Accepted
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.
Not Accepted
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |