The course is designed to be a rigorous and demanding look at the fundamental areas of Physical science and as such a high level of mathematical proficiency is necessary. The course also requires students to develop good problem-solving skills, to learn how to communicate science effectively and to grasp how to carry out safe, accurate, reproducible experiments to validate theory. Students who do well in A-Level Physics tend to have a genuine curiosity about how the world works and to enjoy stretching their understanding.
Students who wish to study A-Level Physics are required to achieve at least a grade 7 in GCSE Maths. It is also necessary for students to have at least a grade 7 in IGCSE Physics or grades 87 in IGCSE Science (Double Award).
The course is assessed over three written examination papers: Paper 1 (37% of total A Level): Practical skills, Foundations of Physics, Forces and Motion, Newtonian world and astrophysics Paper 2 (37% of total A Level): Practical skills, Foundations of Physics, Electrons, waves and photons, Particles and medical Physics Paper 3 (26% of total A Level): Synoptic paper assessing content from all modules.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £42,015 - £44,238 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,695 |
| Address | De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
The course is designed to be a rigorous and demanding look at the fundamental areas of Physical science and as such a high level of mathematical proficiency is necessary. The course also requires students to develop good problem-solving skills, to learn how to communicate science effectively and to grasp how to carry out safe, accurate, reproducible experiments to validate theory. Students who do well in A-Level Physics tend to have a genuine curiosity about how the world works and to enjoy stretching their understanding.
Students who wish to study A-Level Physics are required to achieve at least a grade 7 in GCSE Maths. It is also necessary for students to have at least a grade 7 in IGCSE Physics or grades 87 in IGCSE Science (Double Award).
The course is assessed over three written examination papers: Paper 1 (37% of total A Level): Practical skills, Foundations of Physics, Forces and Motion, Newtonian world and astrophysics Paper 2 (37% of total A Level): Practical skills, Foundations of Physics, Electrons, waves and photons, Particles and medical Physics Paper 3 (26% of total A Level): Synoptic paper assessing content from all modules.