Physics

Course summary

Physics is the study of the way that events in the natural world and our universe can be modelled mathematically. It has provided us with electricity, silicon chips, and mobile phones and every other technical gadget you can think of. On the course you will develop a logical thought process, learn to analyse these ideas, improve your ability to apply concepts to unfamiliar situations and enhance your problem solving skills. It is a very rewarding and demanding subject that does require good mathematical understanding, though the majority of mathematical techniques will have been met at GCSE, and only a small number of new skills will need to be learnt. At Bishop Challoner Sixth Form College we have excellent laboratory facilities that will allow your experiments to ‘come alive’ and further develop your understanding of essential concepts.