Physics A level

St Joseph's College

02087611426

Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HL

Course summary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nalvj4n1pt4&list=PLoj-70oAyNB1ZsGkGiitrC8xXh53QgLvB&index=24 Physics is about asking fundamental questions about the material world and trying to answer them by observing and experimenting. For example, physicists want to know the answers to questions like “How did the universe begin?” and “Why does light go through glass?”. Studying A Level Physics also offers amazing career opportunities. It is essential (with Mathematics) for entry to Physics or Engineering degree level courses. Even if you don't end up working in a physics-related industry, physics develops skills that provide an excellent basis for a wide range of careers and Higher Education courses. If you are going to understand physics, you will also need to get to grips with a certain amount of Mathematics, so choosing to study Maths alongside Physics is highly recommended. Making observations enables you to understand the relationships between quantities in physics and so practical work is an integral part of the course. Written communication is also important when reporting the results of your practical work and in answering questions in examinations. You will be given the opportunity to take part in enrichment opportunities including our annual trip to JET, which is currently the largest tokamak fusion reactor in the world, national competitions such as the UK Space Design competition, go to lectures at top universities and, subject to interest, there will be the opportunity to visit CERN in Geneva.

Entry Requirements

Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.

Published entry requirements compared with your results
Requirement	Rule	You
GCSE qualifications	5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above	—
Physics	Grade 7 in Physics (if taken)	—
Combined Science	Grade 7-7 in Combined Science (if taken)	—
Mathematics	Grade 7 in Mathematics	—