Physics
The Grove School - Shropshire
01630652121
Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, TF9 1HF
Course summary

Physics is at the heart of everything, from the far reaches of the Universe, right down to the minuscule internal structures of the atom. Physicists are actively collaborating with other researchers and applying their knowledge and technical skills in response to the major challenges of our time, such as sustainable sources of future energy, understanding our changing climate and global food security. Everyday technology, such as smartphones and GPS devices, would not exist today without Physics research. We will cover many familiar topics, such as forces and motion, electricity, and waves but in more depth than at GCSE. New topics such as quantum physics, particle accelerators and cosmology make this a challenging yet immensely rewarding option. Students go on to study degree courses in Physics, Engineering, Mechanical/Electronic/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine and Astrophysics. The skills you will develop by studying Physics are those that employers will be looking for in new recruits and the range of potential career paths is huge.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs of at least a grade 5 including Maths and English. All applications will be considered on an individual basis.

How you'll be assessed

Year 12 - Assessed in Quantum Physics Chapters 1 and 2 - Assessed in Quantum Physics and Waves Chapters 3, 4 and 5 - Assessed in Forces and motion Chapters 6, 7 and 8 - Assessed in Forces and energy Chapters 9 and 10 - Assessed in Electricity Chapters 12 and 13 - Assessed in gas laws, Chapters 19 and 20. Year 13 - Assessment of Circular motion and Gravitational fields Chapters 17, 18 and 21 - Assessment of Electric Fields, Capacitors and Magnetic fields Chapters 22, 23, 24 and 25 - Assessment of Nuclear Physics Chapters 26 and 27 - Assessment of Option A Astrophysics

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityShropshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNewcastle Road, Market Drayton, TF9 1HF