Physics
Course summary
The physics course is divided into 8 topics plus one optional topic. Each topic encompasses the relevant practical skills. - Topic 1: Measurements and their errors - Topic 2: Particles and radiation - Topic 3: Waves - Topic 4: Mechanics and materials - Topic 5: Electricity - Topic 6: Further mechanics and thermal physics - Topic 7: Fields and their consequences - Topic 8: Nuclear physics Optional topics include: astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics, turning points in physics, electronics It is essential that students who opt to study A-level physics also study mathematics A-level. The study of physics also supports work in mathematics and chemistry.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 5 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 5 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 5 in Physics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
Mathematics | Grade 5 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
- Grade 5 or above in GCSE mathematics, grade 5 or above in all three separate sciences or grade 6 in science trilogy. - Grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics, plus three other GCSE (or equivalent qualifications) at grade 5 or above - You must have achieved a grade 5 in the subject that you wish to study at A-Level
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