Physics
Course summary
Physics is a challenging and increasingly popular subject. Students are required to be dedicated, organised and to widely read around the subject area in order to gain a solid understanding of physics to build upon. A feature of the specification is the value of understanding and being able to apply the principles of physics to unfamiliar settings. As there is a strong mathematical content to studying physics A level, students are strongly advised to take A level mathematics with this course.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 3 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
As published by the school
Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or GCSE Additional Science. A grade 6 in GCSE Maths and a minimum of grade 4 in GCSE English. Three further 9-4 GCSE passes are also required. It is expected that students study A level Mathematics alongside this course.
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Assessment
Paper 1: Advanced Physics I 30% This will assess mechanics, fields and particle physics. Paper 2: Advanced Physics II 30% This will assess materials, the nature of light, space, thermodynamics and oscillations. Paper 3: General and practical principles in physics 40% This will focus on general and practical principles in physics: it will draw on understanding from all topics, half of which have a strong practical focus.
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