Physics

Course summary

Physics is the most fundamental science. It involves the study of the universe and its origins, and how matter behaves through space and time, from the very large to the very small. It seeks to explain how the physical world operates through Laws and the concepts of forces and energy. Having A-level Physics will open up the doors to a great variety of courses at the University including Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Physics and Architecture. It is also looked upon favourably for those wishing to enter business and finance as the analytical and problem-solving skills you develop are well sought after. - Foundations of physics: dimensional analysis with Scalars and Vectors. - Forces and motion: Newton’s Laws, projectile motion, work energy and power, car safety and material properties. - Electrons, waves, and photons: Kirchoff’s Laws, Quantum Physics, wave phenomena, and electrical circuits. - Newtonian world and astrophysics: field forces including gravitational, electric and magnetic fields, higher level mechanics and cosmology. - Particles and medical physics: nuclear physics and applied physics in medicine.