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COURSE Overview
Physics is the science of matter, energy, space and time. It covers a scale ranging from sub atomic particles such as quarks to stars and the entire universe. On the A level physics course you learn about both fundamental concepts and physics in everyday settings.
Title: Physics
Type: A Level
Entry Requirements: Standard entry requirements plus a minimum of a grade 6 or higher in GCSE combined science or GCSE physics.
Course Length: 2 Years
The specification content is divided into six teaching modules and each module is further divided into key topics, with practical skills woven throughout.
- Module 1 – development of practical skills in physics
- Module 2 – foundations of physics
- Module 3 – forces and motion
- Module 4 – electrons, waves and photons
- Module 5 – newtonian world and astrophysics
- Module 6 – particles and medical physics
This is a two year course with all exams taking place at the end of Year 13.
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
100 marks
2 hour 15 minutes written paper
37% of total mark
100 marks
2 hour 15 minutes written paper
37% of total mark
70 marks
1 hour 30 minutes written paper
26% of total mark
Careers directly related to physics include education, manufacturing, aerospace, finance, defence, health care, engineering, telecommunications and meteorologist.
“Physics has helped me develop many skills employers are looking for such as problem solving skills and being able to ‘think outside the box’.”
