Physics
Course summary
Physics is a demanding A-level requiring strong mathematical and laboratory skills as well as a deep conceptual understanding and problem-solving. Students extend their knowledge of energy, electricity, waves, forces and motion, atomic structure, magnetism and the particle model from GCSE. New topics include sub-atomic particles, materials science, quantum physics, simple harmonic motion, kinetic theory, capacitance, fields, mass-energy equivalence, nuclear instability, astrophysics and medical physics. As well as having to demonstrate a high level of numeracy, students are also assessed on their communication skills. There are three examination papers: two focus on the core A-level content and the third tests students’ ability to unify concepts across all of the content. Experimental skills are also assessed across 12 core practicals.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Physics | Grade 7 in Physics | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 7-7 in Combined Science | — |
As published by the school
Minimum grade 7 in GCSE Physics (or, 7-7 in Combined Science GCSE). For full course details, please refer to the individual subject information sheet on our website and/or our prospectus.
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