Physics
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
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 | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Biology Alternative route | Grade 6 in Biology | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
As published by the school
> 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.
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Assessment
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.
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