Program Overview
The Mathematics & Physics at King's College London is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mathematics & Physics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mathematics & Physics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Calculus I
- Linear Methods
- Calculus II
- Either Numbers and Functions
- Probability and Statistics I
- Fields and Waves
- Thermal Physics
- Matter
- Joint Honours Laboratory
- Partial Differential Equations and Complex Variables
- Intermediate Dynamics
- Introduction to Abstract Algebra for Joint Honours
- Either Analysis I
- Applied Analytic Methods
- Nuclear Physics
- Quantum Mechanics I
- Electromagnetism
- Either Laboratory Physics II
- Astrophysics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A/AS-levels in General Studies, Critical Thinking, or Global Perspectives \xc2\x96 College policy: Please note that these subjects are not accepted by King\'s as part of our A-level or AS-level requirements. However, we may take account of your grade if you have just fallen short of the conditions of our offer and we are considering whether or not to accept you onto the course.
- A-levels: AAA including Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics. We will accept Further Mathematics at AS level grade A only if you additionally achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics.
- Access to HE Diploma: Access to Maths/Maths & Science (or similar) Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits: 36 must be from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit. You must study a significant amount of Physics and Mathematics (containing pure mathematics) at Level 3 with Distinctions.
- Cambridge Pre-U: Three Pre-U Principal subjects at D3 D3 D3 including Physics, Mathematics and Further Mathematics (full course).
- We will only accept the one year Short Course in Further Mathematics if you additionally achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics. We will consider combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels).
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF from 2010): Extended Diploma in Applied Science at DDM with 11 Distinctions, in addition to grade A in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-level.
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF from 2010): Diploma in Applied Physics at DD with eight Distinctions, in addition to grade A in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics
- A-level.
- BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF from 2010): Subsidiary Diploma in Applied Physics at D with four modules at Distinction and two A-levels at grades AA, including grade A in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics A-level.
- Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers: AAB at Higher in one sitting and AA at Advanced Higher including grade A in Advanced Higher Maths and Physics (we do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject).
- International Baccalaureate: Pass the IB Diploma with a total of at least 35 points, with three Higher Level subjects at 666 in Physics and Mathematics. Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,600 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 48 months