Physics

Course summary

What will I study? Year 1 1 Measurements and their errors 2 Particles and Radiation 3 Waves 4 Mechanics and Materials 5 Electricity Year 2 6 Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics 7 Fields and their consequences 8 Nuclear Physics 9 Astrophysics (option) Physics has relevance in a wide range of careers including most forms of engineering, architecture, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, journalism, industrial designing, RAF, meteorology, the city financial services sector, telecommunications, optician, the secret service, government, the games industry and a wide range of technical and scientific jobs. Physics is widely recognized by universities as being a ‘facilitating’ subject – this means that it is useful across a wide range of university courses. Physics will help you to build up your problem solving, research, and analytical skills – vital skills for study and most career paths. It is strongly recommended that you take A Level Math alongside A Level Physics.