Physics
The Duchess's Community High School
Course summary
Physics is a challenging subject and the most fundamental of all the sciences. It deals with questions such as what matter is made of and how black holes are formed. Physics also provides the understanding of phenomena and the modeling of processes that allow the design and development of vehicles, bridges, computers, etc. Technological advances depend crucially on discoveries made by physicists. The course is designed to cover the needs of future specialists, engineers, and those who require Physics for other careers. It involves considerable thinking skills and problem solving and the emphasis is on the understanding of principles. In Year 1 Physics students study forces and motion, deformation of solids, electricity and fundamental particles, wave properties, and Quantum Physics. The Year 2 course includes a more detailed study of motion and interactions between moving objects, including circular motion and oscillations, the effects of gravitational, electric, and magnetic fields, Thermal Physics, Nuclear Physics, and an option module. The course aims to improve investigation and laboratory skills. Subject content is further assessed with practical work and students benefit from good hands-on experience of lab equipment and techniques.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
As published by the school
5 Grade 4 or above at GCSE or equivalent, including at least Grade 6/6 in Combined Science or Grade 6 in Physics and Grade 6 in Biology and/or Chemistry, plus Grade 6 in Maths.
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Assessment
The A-Level exams are linear so all students sit all exams at the end of Year 13. If they successfully complete the practical requirements of the course, they will also obtain practical endorsement of their A-Level. Students sit on three papers, all of which are two hours long.
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