Physics

This Physics Graduate Diploma is designed both for physics graduates who are looking to consolidate and expand their understanding of physics, and for graduates from other disciplines such as mathematics or chemistry to introduce them to the main areas of the subject. This course can be studied as a free-standing qualification or as a pathway to the Physics MSc, which requires a further year of study.

• Located in the heart of London, giving unparalleled access to research facilities.
• Ideal foundation for non-Physics science graduates who wish to study for a Physics MSc.
• You will be studying innovative modules covering modern theories of physics.
• Research-led study course taught by staff who are recognised leaders in their field.
• Excellent tutorial support, extensive programme-specific interactive teaching and project work.

Bachelors degree with Physics as a major subject.

Grad Dip

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

Required Modules:

You are required choose one of the following options: - Third Year Project in Physics (15 credits) and Literature Review (15 credits) or - Project in Physics (30 credits)

Optional Modules:

In addition, you are required to take 90 credits from a range of optional modules that may typically include:

• Mathematical Methods in Physics III (15 credits)
• Statistical Mechanics (15 credits)
• Quantum Mechanics II (15 credits)
• Particle Physics (15 credits)
• Fundamentals of Biophysics & Nanotechnology (15 credits)
• Optics (15 credits)
• Solid State Physics (15 credits)
• Medical Imaging (15 credits)
• Up to 30 of your 90 credits may be taken from the following list of modules:
• Experimental Physics (15 credits)
• Introduction to Numerical Modelling (15 credits)
• Nuclear Physics (15 credits)
• Quantum Mechanics I (15 credits)
• Mathematical methods in Physics II (30 credits)
• Symmetry in Physics (15 credits)
• Electromagnetism (15 credits)
• Astrophysics (15 credits)
• Introduction to Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering (15 credits)

King's College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study.

Fees:

• Full time overseas fees:

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