Physics
Course summary
Alongside further developing knowledge and understanding in Physics this course also develops scientific enquiry skills, skills in communication and analytical skills to ensure successful application of acquired knowledge. Unit 1: Measurements and their errors Unit 2: Particles and Radiation Unit 3: Waves Unit 4: Mechanics and Materials Unit 5: Electricity Unit 6: Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics Unit 7: Fields and their consequences Unit 8: Nuclear Physics Optional units: students will study one of the following in Year 13: Unit 9: Astrophysics Unit 10: Medical Physics Unit 11: Engineering Physics Unit 12: Turning points in Physics Unit 13: Electronics
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 8 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Physics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
At least eight GCSEs grades 9-4 Grade 6, 6 in GCSE Combined Science OR Grade 6 in GCSE Physics. (A diagnostic test will be taken in the first 2 weeks for which a minimum of an E Grade must be achieved to continue with the A Level course). All students must also have achieved a GCSE Grade 5 in English Language OR English Literature AND Grade 6 in Mathematics.
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Assessment
Students also complete an assessment in Practical Skills. Paper 1 Sections 1 - 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) • written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level Paper 2 Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 • written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level Paper 3 Section A: Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: Students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 • written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks • 32% of A-level 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content.
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