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. Students take courses worth 120 credits in each of the three years.

Five core modules.

Laboratory Physics (15 credits)
Fields, Waves & Matter (30 credits)
Thermal Physics (15 credits)
Maths & Mechanics (30 credits)
Physics Skills & Culture (30 credits)

Four core modules plus two optional modules.

Modern Physics (30 credits)
Electromagnetism (15 credits)
Mathematics II (30 credits)
Laboratory Physics (15 credits)

Astrophysics (15 credits)
Computational Lab (15 credits)
Symmetry in Physics (15 credits)
Medical Physics (15 credits)

Five core modules and three optional modules.

Projects (15 credits)
Spectroscopy & Quantum Physics (15 credits)
Statistical Mechanics (15 credits)
Optics (15 credits)
Solid State Physics (15 credits)

Mathematics III (15 credits)
Particle Physics (15 credits)
General Relativity & Cosmology (15 credits)
Medical Engineering (15 credits)
Medical Imaging (15 credits)
Physics of Life at a Small Scale (15 credits)


One core module plus six optional modules from a wide selection including modules from other University of London Colleges.

Major project (30 credits)

Statistical Mechanics
Advanced Quantum Theory
Relativistic Waves & Quantum Fields
Electromagnetic Theory
Galaxy & Cluster Dynamics
Atom & Photon Physics
Quantum Computation & Communication
Molecular Physics
Particle Physics
Order & Excitations in Condensed Matter
Theoretical Treatments on Nano-systems
Physics at the Nanoscale
Superfluids, Condensates & Superconductors
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
Computing & Statistical Data Analysis
Stellar Structure and Evolution
Advanced Cosmology
Relativity & Gravitation
Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
Planetary Atmospheres
Solar Physics
Solar System
The Galaxy
Astrophysical Plasmas
Space Plasma & Magnetospheric
Image Capture & Sensor Technology
Bio- and Nanomaterials in the Virtual
Experimental Techniques in Condensed Matter Physics
Standard Model Physics and Beyond
Lie Groups & Lie Algebras
Supersymmetry & Guage Theory
String Theory & Branes
Mathematical Methods for Theoretical Physicists