Physics

Course summary

Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences and there is scarcely a single area of modern life that is not affected by it. Learning Physics beyond GCSE is both challenging and exciting and will certainly broaden your horizons. The AQA A Level Physics course is comprised of eight key physics topics alongside one chosen optional topic. CORE CONTENT 1. Measurements and their errors 2. Particles and radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics and materials 5. Electricity 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics 7. Fields and their consequences 8. Nuclear physics 9. Astrophysics OPTIONAL TOPICS 10 . Medical physics 11. Engineering Physics 12 . Turning points in physics 13. Electronics Topics such as Mechanics, Waves, and Electricity go on to develop ideas already seen at GCSE. Other new topics such as Particle Physics deal with more recent developments in Physics, are essential for understanding the very nature of matter itself. Whether you want to go straight into employment or continue your studies at university, an A Level in Physics will help you stand out from the crowd. The analytical and problem-solving skills developed in a Physics course are highly valued by prospective employers and Physicists are always in demand in many diverse and stimulating areas of employment.