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PostgraduateMSc

Physics

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the MSc Physics provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in physical sciences. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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 - Top 10 in the UK for Physics (QS World Rankings by subject 2020). A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Standard Model Physics and Beyond
Advanced Condensed Matter Theory
Quantum Mechanics and Applications
Particle Physics and Cosmology
Advanced Photonics and Nanophotonics
Experimental Biophysics and Nanotechnology
Research Methods and Scientific Computing
MSc Research Project in Physics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementFrom particle physics and cosmology to experimental biophysics and nanotechnology, to the theory and simulation of condensed matter, the huge number of optional

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

Home fee status: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time) 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 we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline. This course information applied to 2026 entry only. The University may make changes to a programme of study or modul

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,000£31,000£36,500
3 years£26,500£33,500£41,000
5 years£33,000£41,000£55,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH07-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Physics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#31QS World
#6UK Ranking
40,870+Students
187+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
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