Modules studied: Year 1 Measurements and their errors - Use of SI (International System of Units) and their prefixes - Limitations of physical measurement - Estimation of physical quantities Particles and radiation - What makes up the proton and the neutron - How do particles interact with one another - Collisions of electrons with atoms Waves - Progressive waves - How do waves interact with each other - Diffraction of light Mechanics and energy - The projectile path of a thrown object - Newton’s laws of motion Electricity - Current/voltage characteristics and Ohm’s Law - Advanced circuits and diodes - Electromotive force and internal resistance Linear assessment, with all exams at the end of the 2-year course. The Year 1 Physics grade no longer contributes to this qualification Modules studied: Further mechanics and thermal physics Year 1 content plus: - Circular motion, centripetal and centrifugal force - Thermal energy transfer and specific heat capacity - The gas laws Fields Year 1 content plus: - Newton’s law of gravitation and how planets interact - Orbits of planets and satellites - Electric fields - More on magnetic fields Nuclear physics Year 1 content plus: - Evidence for the nucleus - Radioactive decay and ½ life - Nuclear instability and the reasons for radioactive decay Optional topic Any one of the following: - Astrophysics - Medical Physics - Engineering Physics Turning points in physics Electronics
You will need to have either gained 6 grades in Biology & Chemistry separate sciences at GCSE, with an 7 in Physics or two 7 grades in “Double Science” (Science A and additional science). Mathematics (higher) GCSE at a grade 6 or higher. GCSE, OCRN or BTEC equivalent exam entry requirement of 5+ 9 – 4 grades (A* – C in the legacy system).
Year 1: Paper 1 • All Year 1 topics Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes • 70 marks • 50% of AS • 70 marks: questions divided into sections on each topic Paper 2 • Practical skills • Data analysis • All AS topics Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes • 70 marks • 50% of AS • 20 marks: questions on practical skills and data analysis • 20 marks: questions from across Year 1 topics • 30 marks: multiple choice questions A Level: Paper 1 • All Year 1 topics • Periodic motion Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level 60 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 25 marks: multiple choice questions Paper 2 • All A2 topics (excluding optional topics) Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level 60 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 25 marks: multiple choice questions Paper 3 • Practical skills • Data analysis • Optional topic Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks • 32% of A-level 45 marks: questions on practical experiments and data analysis 35 marks: questions on optional topic
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Park Road, Ware, SG12 0DP |
Modules studied: Year 1 Measurements and their errors - Use of SI (International System of Units) and their prefixes - Limitations of physical measurement - Estimation of physical quantities Particles and radiation - What makes up the proton and the neutron - How do particles interact with one another - Collisions of electrons with atoms Waves - Progressive waves - How do waves interact with each other - Diffraction of light Mechanics and energy - The projectile path of a thrown object - Newton’s laws of motion Electricity - Current/voltage characteristics and Ohm’s Law - Advanced circuits and diodes - Electromotive force and internal resistance Linear assessment, with all exams at the end of the 2-year course. The Year 1 Physics grade no longer contributes to this qualification Modules studied: Further mechanics and thermal physics Year 1 content plus: - Circular motion, centripetal and centrifugal force - Thermal energy transfer and specific heat capacity - The gas laws Fields Year 1 content plus: - Newton’s law of gravitation and how planets interact - Orbits of planets and satellites - Electric fields - More on magnetic fields Nuclear physics Year 1 content plus: - Evidence for the nucleus - Radioactive decay and ½ life - Nuclear instability and the reasons for radioactive decay Optional topic Any one of the following: - Astrophysics - Medical Physics - Engineering Physics Turning points in physics Electronics
You will need to have either gained 6 grades in Biology & Chemistry separate sciences at GCSE, with an 7 in Physics or two 7 grades in “Double Science” (Science A and additional science). Mathematics (higher) GCSE at a grade 6 or higher. GCSE, OCRN or BTEC equivalent exam entry requirement of 5+ 9 – 4 grades (A* – C in the legacy system).
Year 1: Paper 1 • All Year 1 topics Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes • 70 marks • 50% of AS • 70 marks: questions divided into sections on each topic Paper 2 • Practical skills • Data analysis • All AS topics Written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes • 70 marks • 50% of AS • 20 marks: questions on practical skills and data analysis • 20 marks: questions from across Year 1 topics • 30 marks: multiple choice questions A Level: Paper 1 • All Year 1 topics • Periodic motion Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level 60 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 25 marks: multiple choice questions Paper 2 • All A2 topics (excluding optional topics) Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level 60 marks: a mixture of short and long answer questions 25 marks: multiple choice questions Paper 3 • Practical skills • Data analysis • Optional topic Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks • 32% of A-level 45 marks: questions on practical experiments and data analysis 35 marks: questions on optional topic