Physics

Course summary

Students will extend knowledge gained at GCSE in forces, motion, electricity, magnetism, waves and energy. The course also includes new work astrophysics, medical physics and nuclear physics. The first year is comprised of four modules: 1. Development of practical skills. 2. Foundations of physics. 3. Forces and motion. 4. Electrons, waves and photons. The second year includes work on two further modules: 1. The Newtonian World and Astrophysics. 2. Particles and Medical Physics