Physics
Davenant Foundation School - Essex
02085080404
Chester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD
Course summary

Year 12 Physics allows students to develop the foundation Physics skills and knowledge that provides the basis for further study. The following topics are studied: Forces and Motion, Materials, Electricity, Waves and Quantum Physics. Year 13 Physics builds on the knowledge and understanding gained during Year 12. The following topics are studied: Thermal physics, Circular motion, Oscillations, Gravitational fields, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Capacitors, Electric fields, Electromagnetism, Nuclear and particle physics and Medical imaging

Entry requirements

Grade 6 6 or above for GCSE Combined Science or a 6 or above in GCSE Physics plus a 7 for GCSE Maths. NB: To study Physics at A Level, it is highly recommended that you should also study Mathematics at A Level as 40% of the Physics A Level exams will be of level 3 (A Level standard) Mathematics. For most Physical Science and engineering degree courses both A Level Physics and Mathematics are required.

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About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChester Road, Loughton, IG10 2LD