Physics
A Level Physics has been developed for students who wish to continue with a study of Physics after GCSE.
It is a subject that is highly valued by a diverse range of employers because of its mathematical and problem solving nature. All topic teaching is supported by a programme of practical work.
Requirements
Students wishing to study Physics at A level should have achieved a minimum of Grade 7 in GCSE Physics and Maths or Grade 77 in GCSE Combined Science. Taking Mathematics at A level is also strongly recommended.
Course Structure (Year One)
Topics covered are:
- Working as a Physicist
- Mechanics
- Electric Circuits
- Materials
- Waves and Particle Nature of Light
How are you assessed?
Two externally marked papers, each 1 hour 30 minutes long and both worth 80 marks.
Course Structure (Year Two)
Topics covered are:
- Working as a Physicist
- Further Mechanics
- Electric and Magnetic Fields
- Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Waves and Particle Nature of Light
- Thermodynamics
- Space
- Nuclear Radiation
- Gravitational Fields
- Oscillations
How are you assessed?
Three externally marked papers. Two papers are 1 hour 45 minutes long and are worth 90 marks each. The third paper is worth 120 marks and is 2 hours 30 minutes long. It tests all the students’ knowledge including their understanding of practical skills and techniques.