Physics
Dallam School - Westmorland and Furness
01539565165
Haverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD
Course summary

The aims of this course are to: • Nurture students’ passion for Physics and lay the groundwork for further study in science or engineering • Develop students’ theoretical understanding of the Physics world • Equip students with the essential practical skills they need to link theory to reality The A-Level Physics course consists of 9 topics: Topic 1: Measurements and their errors Topic 2: Particles and radiation Topic 3: Waves Topic 4: Mechanics and materials Topic 5: Electricity Topic 6: Further mechanics and thermal physics Topic 7: Fields and their consequences Topic 8: Nuclear physics Topic 9: Turning points in physics

Entry requirements

Preferred: GCSE Physics grade 7, or combined science grade 77 and Maths grade 7 Essential: GCSE Physics grade 6 or combined science grade 66 and Maths grade 6

How you'll be assessed

Practical work is embedded throughout the course and assessed separately through the practical endorsement award recorded on the A-level certificate

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityWestmorland and Furness
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressHaverflatts Lane, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7DD