Our Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology MSci 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 fourth year to gain an insight into the skills and conduct of scientific research. You’ll be taught by academic staff who have li...
Our Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology MSci 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 fourth year to gain an insight into the skills and conduct of scientific research. You’ll be taught by academic staff 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-msci<br/>
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Course Details
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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
F35F
Institution Code
K60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Not Accepted
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.
D:36,M:9,P:0
Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject). This must include substantial focus at Level 3 (with Distinction) on both Mathematics and Physics.
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. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered. Three Pre-U Principal subjects including D3 in both Mathematics and Physics.
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 |