Physics

Course summary

Why study A Level physics? Physics is fundamental to everything. It opens opportunities in so many areas such as science, engineering, research - indeed, any career that requires good numeracy skills. What will you study? Year 12 Much of year 12 is an extension of what you have done in Years 10 and 11. Recognisable topics like electricity, waves and mechanics extend what has been done earlier. You will be introduced to the wonderous world of fundamental particles and the Standard Model. Year 13 In Year 13 new topics are introduced: simple harmonic motion; gravitational, electrical and magnetic fields. An extra topic, Astronomy, is taught at the end of the course.