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Postgraduate degree

Physics MSc

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The Physics MSc will give you experience in conducting complex research tasks in the rapidly developing and exciting fields of particle physics and cosmology, experimental biophysics and nanotechnology, and the theory and simulation of condensed matter. It will also provide you with the background knowledge and skills required to become an active scientist.

Key benefits

  • Located in the heart of London, giving unparalleled access to research facilities.
  • You will be studying innovative modules covering modern theories of physics.
  • Research-led course taught by staff who are recognised leaders in their field.
  • Students interested in experimental physics can study the state-of-the-art experimental nanoplasmonics, bio-imaging, near-field optics and nanophotonics, with access to the laboratories of the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN). They also have the opportunity to take our flagship module in Photonics and Metamaterials.
  • For students whose interests lie in theoretical physics, the opportunity to take our flagship modules in Standard Model Physics & Beyond and Advanced Condensed Matter.
  • Excellent tutorial support, extensive interactive teaching and project work.
Alexia Alexander Wight

“One of the great things about the Physics MSc is the huge amount of choice in modules: you get to choose nearly all your modules and topics, so you can curate a degree that focusses in on any area you want”

Alexia, Physics MSc

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Employability

Many of our graduates go on to study for a PhD in Physics, work in scientific research, teaching or work in the financial sector.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Computational Financer, Lloyd's
  • Code Developer, HMRC
  • Consultant, Capgemini
  • Data Scientist, Atos
  • Senior Quant Analyst, Riskcare
  • Research Scientist, Nuffield
  • Quantitative Developer, Wintermute Trading
  • Searce Associate Staff, Chinese Space Agency
  • Machine Learning Specialist
  • Banking
  • PhD
  • Teacher

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Employability

Many of our graduates go on to study for a PhD in Physics, work in scientific research, teaching or work in the financial sector.

Destinations

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

  • Computational Financer, Lloyd's
  • Code Developer, HMRC
  • Consultant, Capgemini
  • Data Scientist, Atos
  • Senior Quant Analyst, Riskcare
  • Research Scientist, Nuffield
  • Quantitative Developer, Wintermute Trading
  • Searce Associate Staff, Chinese Space Agency
  • Machine Learning Specialist
  • Banking
  • PhD
  • Teacher

Application closing date guidance

We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed and we may need to request further information from you during the application process. In addition, if you receive an offer, this programme requires all non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals (with some exceptions) to have an ATAS certificate before they can enrol at King’s and this can take some time. We therefore advise applying as soon as possible to avoid any delay in obtaining this certificate.

Our first application deadline is on 9 March 2025 (23:59 UK time). The final application deadlines for this programme are:

  • Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
  • Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)

After the first application deadline in March:

  • if the programme is not yet full, we will continue to accept applications until all available places are filled up to the final application deadlines above
  • if the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications

Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after the first application deadline, and we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.

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