A Level Physics
Course summary
In Year 12 students study for an AS Level in Physics with AQA. This involves the study of five sections, all of are assessed through examination. All sections will be examined in May/June of each academic year. There are two exam papers which are equally weighted. In Year 13 students study for an A Level in Physics with AQA. This involves the study of three further mandatory sections plus one of five optional sections. There are three exams with different weightings. All papers will be examined in June of each academic year. Year 12 Measurements and their errors, particles and radiation, waves and optics, mechanics and materials, electricity. Year 13 Further mechanics and thermal physics, fields, nuclear physics + one of Astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics, turning points in physics and electronics.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Biology | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6-6 or better in GCSE Combined Science or at least two grade 6s in GCSE Separate Science Grade 5 or better in GCSE English Language Grade 6 or better in GCSE Mathematics
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Assessment
Year 12 (AS Physics) Paper 1 Measurements and their errors, particles and radiation, waves and optics, mechanics and materials, electricity. Written Examination 70 marks – short and long form questions split by topic 90 minutes 50% of the total AS marks Paper 2 Measurements and their errors, particles and radiation, waves and optics, mechanics and materials, electricity. Written Examination 70 marks Section A: 20 marks short and long form questions on practical skills and data analysis Section B: 20 marks short and long form questions from every topic Section C: 30 multiple choice questions 90 minutes 50% of the total AS marks Year 13 (A2 Physics) Paper 1 Measurements and their errors, particles and radiation, waves and optics, mechanics and materials, electricity, periodic motion Written Examination 85 marks – 60 marks short and long form questions and 25 multiple choice questions split by topic 2 hours 34% of the total A Level marks Paper 2 Thermal physics, fields, nuclear physics (assumed knowledge of previous topics) Written Examination 85 marks – 60 marks short and long form questions and 25 multiple choice questions split by topic 2 hours 34% of the total A Level marks Paper 3 Practical skills and data analysis + one of Astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics, turning points in physics and electronics Written Examination 80 marks Section A: 45 marks of long and short form questions of practical experiments and data analysis. Section B: 35 marks of short and long form questions on one optional topic 32% of the total A-Level marks 2 hours
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