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.