Course information
Physics
Alleyne's Academy - Staffordshire
01785337400
Oulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DT
Course summary

Why choose Physics? • Physicists explore the fundamental nature of almost everything we know of. • You will need a strong aptitude in Math; you will use this to probe the furthest reaches of the earth to study the smallest pieces of matter. • You will develop practical skills and gain the confidence needed to investigate the way things behave and work. Studying Physics will give you access to a range of amazing careers: - Research scientist - Engineer - Medicine - Meteorologist Subject Content: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Astrophysics

Entry requirements

Five different subjects* at Grades 9-4/D*-P, including English & Maths 9-4. Grades 6,5 GCSE Combined Science plus Grade 6 GCSE Math's or Grade 6 in GCSE Physics and Grade 5 in Biology or Chemistry with Grade 6 in GCSE Math's.

How you'll be assessed

Students sit examinations for full A Level qualifications in the summer period at the end of Year 13. For students in the Scholars’ Program, it may be possible to take an AS examination at the end of Year 12.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressOulton Road, Stone, ST15 8DT