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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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29-SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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Full time
29-SEP-25
4 Years
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Our Physics with Theoretical Physics MSci will give you a strong foundation in all of the fundamental aspects of physics, including theoretical physics, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism, nuclear and particle physics. You'll be taught by internationally-renowned academic staff who have links to the Large Hadron Collider at CERN and the LIGO gravitational wave observatory. Your studies will take place in a friendly and supportive environment in central London.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 your final year. This is dependent on you reaching a certain grade average and being accepted by a partner university.Key benefitsAward winning department - six former staff and students are Nobel Prize winners.You’ll have access to our newly refurbished laboratory facilities, located in central London.Research lies at the heart of our department, so you'll be taught by internationally renowned scientists.Our central location gives you easy access to major libraries and leading societies, including the Institute of Physics.Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/physics-with-theoretical-physics-msci
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A levelA level:
A*AB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,D3 - D2,D3,M2 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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 OR A*AB including A* Mathematics and A in Physics OR A*AB including A in Mathematics and A* in Physics.NOTE: If you are taking linear A levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all science subjects.
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.
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.
Access to Science Diploma (or similar subject). This must include substantial focus at Level 3 (with Distinction) on both Mathematics and Physics.
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 either: D3 D3 D3 including D3 in both Mathematics and Physics OR D2 D3 M2 including D2 Mathematics and D3 Physics OR D2 D3 M2 including D3 Mathematics and D2 Physics.
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
Must include Higher Mathematics and Physics.
Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements.
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