Physics
Course summary
In year 12 you will study 5 topics: Topic 1 Measurement and their errors Topic 2 Particles and radiation Topic 3 Waves Topic 4 Mechanics and materials Topic 5 Electricity In year 13 you will study 5 topics: Topic 6 Further mechanics and thermal physics Topic 7 Fields Topic 8 Nuclear physics Topic 9 Thermodynamics Plus one of the following topics: Option 1 Astrophysics Option 2 Medical physics Option 3 Engineering physics Option 4 Turning points in physics Option 5 Electronics
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 4 gcse qualifications at grade 6.0 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 | — |
English Language | Grade 6 in English Language | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
4 GCSEs at or above grade 6 with a 5 or above in English language and they should have completed at least 8 GCSEs 6+ in math 6+ in English 6+ in combined or triple science
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Assessment
Paper 1: 60 marks short and long answer questions and 25 marks multiple choice. This paper tests sections 1-5 and 6.1 Periodic motion 2 hours 34% (85 marks) Paper 2: 60 marks short and long answer questions and 25 marks multiple choice. This paper tests Section 6.2 Thermal Physics and sections 7 and 8 2 hours 34% (85 marks) Paper 3: 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis. 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic 2 hours 32% (80 marks)
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