Course information
Physics
The Hollyfield School and Sixth Form Centre - Kingston upon Thames
02083394500
Surbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU
Course summary

Y12 content: Modules 1 - 4 Y13 content: Modules 1 - 6 > Module 1: Practical skills in Physics This section covers the development of experimental methods and analysing empirical data. > Module 2: Foundations in Physics This section covers physical quantities and S.I. units > Module 3: Forces and Motion This section covers motion of objects in 1 and 2 dimensions and also to develop analytical and experimental skills. > Module 4: Electrons, Waves and Photons This section covers resistivity, potential dividers, internal resistance and electrical applications; properties of waves, superposition and stationary waves; understanding of photons, photoelectric effect and wave-particle duality. > Module 5: Newtonian world and Astrophysics This section covers thermal physics, circular motion, oscillations, gravitational fields, astrophysics and cosmology > Module 6: Particles and Medical Physics This unit covers capacitors, electric fields, electromagnetism, nuclear and particle physics and medical imaging

Entry requirements

> Grades 6/6 in combined science, 6 and 6 in separate science including Grade 6 in Physics + 6 in Maths > Hollyfield Sixth Form entry requirements minimum of five good passes at grades 4-9 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Y12 Paper 1: 90 minutes Paper 2: 90 minutes Each paper has a weighting of 50%. A Level: Paper 1: 120 minute exam (34%) Paper 2: 120 minute exam (34%) Paper 3) 120 minute exam (32%) The Practical endorsement for Physics is reported separately as a PASS/FAIL. Candidates need to complete 12 practical activities during the course to demonstrate practical competence.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityKingston upon Thames
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressSurbiton Hill Road, Surbiton, KT6 4TU