The syllabus focuses on 3 main aspects of Physics: quantum physics, where the student encounters the world of subatomic particles and the behavior of waves; mechanics, where motion of everyday situations is studied, as well as the behavior of materials under stress; and electricity, where electrical circuits are under investigation. In Year 2 the syllabus builds further on this knowledge: nuclear physics, to understand radioactive behavior and the release of energy from atomic nuclei; simple harmonic motion; and fields, including electric, magnetic and gravitational fields, and their consequences. In addition, candidates will continue to be assessed throughout Y1 and Y2, gaining credit for work done in routine class practical's. Type and Nature of the Work Involved After studying the course, students should be able to: • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of concepts of physics • Develop an understanding of scientific methods • Be able to simplify problems, to be able to solve them • Be able to apply their understanding to unfamiliar situations including industrial applications and practical situations • Show knowledge and understanding of facts, principles and concepts from different areas of physics Future Prospects A Level Physics students can go onto university to study a range of courses, including mathematics, physics, Mechanical or civil engineering, computer science, but also economics or business. Possible careers choices that A Level Physics can offer are in teaching and lecturing, research and development (geophysicist / field seismologist, healthcare scientist, medical physics, research scientist, scientific laboratory technician, meteorologist, product/ process development scientist), engineering (structural engineer, acoustic engineer), and many other branches including radiation protection practitioner, systems developer, or technical author. You can also move into astrophysics, chemical physics, nanotechnology, renewable energy and more - the opportunities are endless.
Students with at least five GCSE passes at grades 5-9, including a grade 5 in English Language and a grade 4 in Mathematics, will be accepted onto an A Level study program Specific Entry Requirements: Grade 7 in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Physics AND grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
Paper 1 Particles, Radiation, Waves, Mechanics, Materials, Electricity, Further Mechanics 34% of A Level mark Paper 2 Thermal Physics, Fields, Nuclear Physics 34% of A Level mark Paper 3 Practical Skills, Data Analysis, Astrophysics in Physics (option) 32% of A Level markPaper 1 Particles, Radiation, Waves, Mechanics, Materials, Electricity, Further Mechanics 34% of A Level mark Paper 2 Thermal Physics, Fields, Nuclear Physics 34% of A Level mark Paper 3 Practical Skills, Data Analysis, Astrophysics in Physics (option) 32% of A Level mark
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Worcester Crescent, Mill Hill, London, NW7 4LL |
The syllabus focuses on 3 main aspects of Physics: quantum physics, where the student encounters the world of subatomic particles and the behavior of waves; mechanics, where motion of everyday situations is studied, as well as the behavior of materials under stress; and electricity, where electrical circuits are under investigation. In Year 2 the syllabus builds further on this knowledge: nuclear physics, to understand radioactive behavior and the release of energy from atomic nuclei; simple harmonic motion; and fields, including electric, magnetic and gravitational fields, and their consequences. In addition, candidates will continue to be assessed throughout Y1 and Y2, gaining credit for work done in routine class practical's. Type and Nature of the Work Involved After studying the course, students should be able to: • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of concepts of physics • Develop an understanding of scientific methods • Be able to simplify problems, to be able to solve them • Be able to apply their understanding to unfamiliar situations including industrial applications and practical situations • Show knowledge and understanding of facts, principles and concepts from different areas of physics Future Prospects A Level Physics students can go onto university to study a range of courses, including mathematics, physics, Mechanical or civil engineering, computer science, but also economics or business. Possible careers choices that A Level Physics can offer are in teaching and lecturing, research and development (geophysicist / field seismologist, healthcare scientist, medical physics, research scientist, scientific laboratory technician, meteorologist, product/ process development scientist), engineering (structural engineer, acoustic engineer), and many other branches including radiation protection practitioner, systems developer, or technical author. You can also move into astrophysics, chemical physics, nanotechnology, renewable energy and more - the opportunities are endless.
Students with at least five GCSE passes at grades 5-9, including a grade 5 in English Language and a grade 4 in Mathematics, will be accepted onto an A Level study program Specific Entry Requirements: Grade 7 in GCSE Combined Science or GCSE Physics AND grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
Paper 1 Particles, Radiation, Waves, Mechanics, Materials, Electricity, Further Mechanics 34% of A Level mark Paper 2 Thermal Physics, Fields, Nuclear Physics 34% of A Level mark Paper 3 Practical Skills, Data Analysis, Astrophysics in Physics (option) 32% of A Level markPaper 1 Particles, Radiation, Waves, Mechanics, Materials, Electricity, Further Mechanics 34% of A Level mark Paper 2 Thermal Physics, Fields, Nuclear Physics 34% of A Level mark Paper 3 Practical Skills, Data Analysis, Astrophysics in Physics (option) 32% of A Level mark
