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COURSE OUTLINE
Physics is an exciting and challenging course, developed to give students a thorough understanding into the physical concepts of today’s changing world. This is a highly recognised course by universities, because it encompasses manipulative, theoretical, numerical, ICT and problem solving skills.
It will help you to develop skills such as accuracy and precision, objectivity, enquiry, initiative and insight. It will help you to appreciate the contribution of Physics to society and take an informed interest in scientific matters. It will teach you to apply knowledge, principles and concepts from different areas of the subject.
Physics is essential for the study of Classical Physics, Design and Engineering, Space Exploration and Mechanical Engineering, to name a few.
As students progress through the course, they’ll build on their knowledge of the laws of physics, applying their understanding to areas from sub atomic particles to the entire Universe.
COURSE CONTENT
In years 12 and 13, students will study the following topics:
Year 12 course outline
+ Measurements and their errors
+ Particles and Radiation
+ Waves
+ Mechanics and Energy
+ Electricity
Year 13 course outline
+ Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics
+ Fields
+ Nuclear
+ Physics
+ Plus one option from: Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Turning Points or Electronics
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (GCSE GRADES/INTERESTS)
A 66 or above in GCSE Science, and a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. For triple award students one 6 must be in the subject to be studied at A-Level.
Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or Trilogy Science. The study of Maths at A level is highly desirable.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed by a combination of coursework and examinations.
Coursework
No coursework.
However, 6 nominated practicals to be completed and assessed for Practical Endorsement.
Examinations
Paper 1: Content | Units 1-5 + Periodic motion | 2 hrs | 85 marks | 34% of A level.
Paper 2: Content | Units 6-8 | 2 hrs | 85 marks | 34% of A level.
Paper 3: All content | Practical skills | Data analysis | Optional topic | 2 hrs | 80 marks | 32% of A level.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
By encouraging a logical way of analysing and understanding the world about us, it forms an excellent precursor to going directly into employment, or to entering Higher Education for further study of subjects such as Physics, Engineering, Dentistry, Medicine, Forensics, Electronics, Mathematics, Law, Computing, Aeronautics, Architecture, Astrophysics, Meteorology and Nuclear Medicine.
Physics A level is also seen as essential or highly desirable for intended careers in medicine, mathematics, computing, business, finance, accountancy, law and many more areas.
