Students will develop a range of skills including problem solving, planning, communication, data acquisition and analysis. The course aims to give students a wide overview of modern physics and its relevance to society. There is an emphasis on practical skills and ‘How Science Works’. Practical work is used to support and extend student understanding of the key concepts covered within lessons. Practical skills will be assessed within the written examinations. There is also an internally assessed Practical Endorsement which is reported separately.
Grade 7-7 in Trilogy or Grade 7 in GCSE Physics, GCSE Maths Grade 7 or above, GCSE English Language Grade 6 or above.
The A-Level course is for students who wish to study physics to greater depth. At the end of the course, students take 3 examinations. Paper 1 – Advanced Physics 1 – Topic 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. Paper 2 – Advanced Physics 2 – Topic 1, 4, 5, 9. 10, 11, 12, 13. Paper 3 – General and Practical Principles in Physics assesses all topics and will focus on conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental methods.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Croxteth Drive, Sefton Park, Liverpool, L17 3AL |
Students will develop a range of skills including problem solving, planning, communication, data acquisition and analysis. The course aims to give students a wide overview of modern physics and its relevance to society. There is an emphasis on practical skills and ‘How Science Works’. Practical work is used to support and extend student understanding of the key concepts covered within lessons. Practical skills will be assessed within the written examinations. There is also an internally assessed Practical Endorsement which is reported separately.
Grade 7-7 in Trilogy or Grade 7 in GCSE Physics, GCSE Maths Grade 7 or above, GCSE English Language Grade 6 or above.
The A-Level course is for students who wish to study physics to greater depth. At the end of the course, students take 3 examinations. Paper 1 – Advanced Physics 1 – Topic 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, and 8. Paper 2 – Advanced Physics 2 – Topic 1, 4, 5, 9. 10, 11, 12, 13. Paper 3 – General and Practical Principles in Physics assesses all topics and will focus on conceptual and theoretical understanding of experimental methods.