Physics
Queen Elizabeth High School - Northumberland
01434610300
Whetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB
Course summary

The Physics A Level is studied over two years with exams held at the end of the course. The A Level Physics course is innovative; it provides a distinctive structure within which students learn both about fundamental physical concepts and about the applications of physics in everyday and technological settings. You will find out how physics is practiced and used today, as well as see the usefulness of the subject and understand the impact that discoveries in physics have had on the way people live. It is designed to provide a sound understanding and knowledge of physics whilst developing a range of other skills, including investigative skills, research skills, and the ability to learn independently.

Entry requirements

Five 9 to 4 grades including a 4 or better in English Language (a Level 2 pass or above in BTEC/OCR courses counts as 1 GCSE). Min Aps 6 Math 7 6 in all sciences taken. Strongly advise students to also study A Level Math

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Modelling Physics Forces & motion, Newtonian world and astrophysics. Written exam, 2 hours 15 minutes, multiple choice, short and long answer questions (37% of the qualification) Paper 2: Exploring Physics Electrons, waves & photons, and particle physics & medical physics. Written exam, 2 hours 15 minutes, multiple choice, short and long answer questions (37% of the qualification) Paper 3: Unified Physics All content Written exam, 1 hour 30 minutes, short and long answer questions (26% of the qualification)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNorthumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWhetstone Bridge Road, Hexham, NE46 3JB