The Physics A Level course consists of core content 1-8, plus an option from units 9-13. 1. Measurements and their errors 9. Astrophysics 2. Particles and radiation 10. Medical physics 3. Waves 11. Engineering physics 4. Mechanics and materials 12. Turning points in physics 5. Electricity 13. Electronics 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics 7. Fields and their consequences 8. Nuclear physics
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4. Students applying to the 6th Form without GCSEs but with an equivalent qualification must provide confirmation from their most recent educational establishment of courses studied, levels of attainment and equivalent grades with reference to GCSE grades 9 to 1. Additional Requirements: Students must achieve a Grade 6-6 in combined Science GCSE or a grade 6 or above in Physics GCSE. Also a Grade 6 Mathematics GCSE.
Three 2 hour examinations completed at the end of the A Level course: • Paper 1: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content 1 to 6.1. • Paper 2: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content 6.2,7 and 8 with assumed knowledge from 1 to 5. • Paper 3: 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis plus 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Magpie Hall Lane, Bromley, BR2 8HZ |
The Physics A Level course consists of core content 1-8, plus an option from units 9-13. 1. Measurements and their errors 9. Astrophysics 2. Particles and radiation 10. Medical physics 3. Waves 11. Engineering physics 4. Mechanics and materials 12. Turning points in physics 5. Electricity 13. Electronics 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics 7. Fields and their consequences 8. Nuclear physics
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4. Students applying to the 6th Form without GCSEs but with an equivalent qualification must provide confirmation from their most recent educational establishment of courses studied, levels of attainment and equivalent grades with reference to GCSE grades 9 to 1. Additional Requirements: Students must achieve a Grade 6-6 in combined Science GCSE or a grade 6 or above in Physics GCSE. Also a Grade 6 Mathematics GCSE.
Three 2 hour examinations completed at the end of the A Level course: • Paper 1: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content 1 to 6.1. • Paper 2: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content 6.2,7 and 8 with assumed knowledge from 1 to 5. • Paper 3: 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis plus 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic.
