Physics
Corby Technical School - North Northamptonshire
01536213100
Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1TD
Course summary

There are 6 modules within the Physics courses, the first 4 modules are covered in AS Level Physics, and all 6 are taught in A-level Physics. Module 1 – Development of practical skills in physics Skills in planning, implementing, analysis, and evaluation. Module 2 – Foundations of Physics Physical quantities and units; making measurements and analyzing data; and nature of quantities. Module 3 – Forces and Motion Motion; forces in action; work, energy, and power; materials; and Newton’s law of motion and momentum. Module 4 – Electrons, waves and photons Charge and current; energy, power, and resistance; electrical circuits; waves and quantum physics. Module 5 – Newtonian world and astrophysics Thermal physics; circular motion; oscillations; gravitational fields and astrophysics Module 6 – Particles and Medical Physics Capacitors; electric fields; electromagnetism; nuclear and particle physics and medical imaging.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 or above in Physics and another single science or Grade 7,7 or above in Combined Science. A minimum of a Grade 6 in Mathematics. It is also recommended students study A Level Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

AS Level There will be 2 examination papers equating to 3 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 40% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. A Level There will be 3 examination papers equating to 6 hours of exams at the end of the course. The exams will cover core biology concepts and their applications, as well as assessing understanding of practicals. 40% of the question paper will assess mathematical skills. There are a number of practicals that you must complete as a part of this course, that in themselves do not carry any marks, but must be evidenced as completed.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCottingham Road, Corby, NN17 1TD