OCR A physics is an exciting course, which covers a wide range of physics topics, linking to a number of possible applications in the future. In the first year we cover electronic sensors, mechanics, waves and quantum behaviour. In the second year we build on the knowledge already gained and study radioactivity, cosmology and space, gas theory, medical physics, electromagnetic induction, electric fields and particle physics. The course covers all the key concepts in physics and introduces relatively new concepts, into which research is still ongoing.
Centre requirements, and in addition, at least 2 grade 6s in GCSE Science or its equivalent and a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
Work is examined in three exams at the end of the second year. There will be regular testing and mock exams throughout the two years in preparation for these. In addition, there is a separate practical endorsement qualification, which is based on experiments done throughout the 2 years and the skills demonstrated in doing these. The experiments covered in the practical endorsement could also be asked about in exams, and are linked to the topics taught, supporting the content covered.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Copleston Road, Ipswich, IP4 5HD |
OCR A physics is an exciting course, which covers a wide range of physics topics, linking to a number of possible applications in the future. In the first year we cover electronic sensors, mechanics, waves and quantum behaviour. In the second year we build on the knowledge already gained and study radioactivity, cosmology and space, gas theory, medical physics, electromagnetic induction, electric fields and particle physics. The course covers all the key concepts in physics and introduces relatively new concepts, into which research is still ongoing.
Centre requirements, and in addition, at least 2 grade 6s in GCSE Science or its equivalent and a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.
Work is examined in three exams at the end of the second year. There will be regular testing and mock exams throughout the two years in preparation for these. In addition, there is a separate practical endorsement qualification, which is based on experiments done throughout the 2 years and the skills demonstrated in doing these. The experiments covered in the practical endorsement could also be asked about in exams, and are linked to the topics taught, supporting the content covered.