Physics Research

Entry requirements

Photonics and Nanotechnology: Minimum undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in physics or a related subject.

Biological Physics & Soft Matter: Minimum undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in physics or a related subject.

Theory & Simulation of Condensed Matter: Minimum undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in physics or a related subject.

Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology: Master’s degree with Distinction or high Merit in a relevant subject, and usually a Bachelor of Science with 1st class or higher 2:1 honours. Alternatively a four year MSci with 1st class honours is also acceptable.

Experimental Particle & Astroparticle Physics: Minimum undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in physics or a related subject.

Months of entry

September

Course content

It is possible to undertake research leading to the PhD degree in any of the areas of interest of the Physics Department.

If you are interested in a PhD at King's, in the Department of Physics, you should identify research topics and academic staff in your area of interest. Further details of projects, potential supervisors and research areas can be found on the Group Pages.

Applications are invited for research in the following areas:

• Theoretical Particle Physics and Cosmology
• Photonics and Nanotechnology
• Theory and Stimulation of Condensed Matter
• Biological Physics and Soft Matter
• Experimental Particle & Astroparticle Physics

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

Visit the fees and funding webpages to find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans and other financial help available at King's.