Mathematics & Physics

Currently, students study the following modules shown below. King's reviews its modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes and this list is therefore subject to change. Please check here for updates, or contact the School/department for further advice.

Eight core modules.

Mathematics:
Calculus I
Calculus II
Linear Methods
Numbers & Functions OR Probability & Statistics

Physics:
First Year Laboratory Physics
Fields, Waves & Matter
Thermal Physics

Six core modules plus one option.

Mathematics:
Partial Differential Equations & Complex Variables
Analysis I OR Applied Analytic Methods
Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Intermediate Dynamics

Physics:
Second Year Laboratory Physics
Modern Physics
Electromagnetism

Four core modules, plus a choice of four options.

Mathematics:
Special Relativity and Electromagnetism
Quantum Mechanics II

Physics:
Third Year Project in Physics
Statistical Mechanics
Spectroscopy & Quantum Mechanics

Mathematics:
Space-time Geometry & General Relativity
Real Analysis II
Geometry of Surfaces
Galois Theory
Complex Analysis
Topology
Representation Theory of Finite Groups
Discrete Mathematics
Groups and Symmetries
Logic
Numerical Methods
Theory of Complex Networks
Mathematical Biology

Physics:
Theoretical Particle Physics
Optics
Solid State Physics
General Relativity & Cosmology
Introductory Plasma Physics
Medical Engineering
Medical Imaging & Measurement
Modern Topics in Physics


Students undertake a major project plus six options (see list below).

Major project in Mathematics or Physics.

Mathematics:
Operator Theory
Lie Groups & Lie Algebras
Manifolds
Quantum Mechanics II
Quantum Field Theory
Neural Networks
Fourier Analysis
String Theory and Branes
Supersymmetry and Gauge Theory
Applied Probability & Stochastics
Advanced General Relativity
Rings and Modules
Topology
Galois Theory

Physics:
Statistical Mechanics
Advanced Quantum Theory
Relativistic Quantum Mechanics
Electromagnetic Theory
Galaxy & Cluster Dynamics
Atom & Photon Physics
Quantum Computation & Communication
Molecular Physics
Particle Physics
Order & Excitations in Condensed Matter
Physics at the Nanoscale
Superfluids, Condensates & Superconductors
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Computing & Statistical Data Analysis
Advanced Cosmology
Relativity & Gravitation
Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
Planetary Atmospheres
Solar Physics
Space Plasma & Magnetospheric Physics
Image Capture & Sensor Technology
Image Analysis & Recognition
Standard Model Physics and Beyond
Experiental Techniques in Condensed Matter Physics
Bio- and Nanomaterials in the Virtual Lab