Physics is the study of matter and energy and how they interact with each other. Physics goes from a grand scale (the Universe) to the very smallest parts of the building blocks of everything (atoms), and then even smaller than that….to look at the particles that build up the nucleus. Physics is interwoven into virtually every aspect of our lives. Every electrical device you use, including mobile phones, depends upon basic physics concepts and principles. Every mechanical device, including cars, also relies on applications of physics. Your body has developed sense organs that take into account and adapt to the behaviour of sound, light, heat, electrical and mechanical systems. You are a biological machine adapted to be successful in a world where physical principles permeate everything. Through the study of physics, you will gain awareness of the ongoing development of new ideas and the application of in-depth knowledge of well-established concepts. There will be a range of activities including practical investigations, and the use of IT modelling and simulations. The course is divided into ten units covering: mechanics and further mechanics, electric circuits, waves, particle nature of light, electric and magnetic fields, gravitational fields, nuclear and particle physics, space and thermodynamics.