Physics

Assessment

Paper 1 – 85 marks. Paper 2 – 85 marks. Paper 3: Section A (45 marks). Plus one Optional Unit from below, 35 marks awarded: Paper 3: Section B (Astrophysics – option). Paper 3: Section B (Medical Physics – option). Paper 3: Section B (Engineering Physics – option). Paper 3: Section B (Turning Points in Physics – option). Paper 3: Section B (Electronics – option). In addition, there is an assessment of practical skills, assessed by completion of a series of practical activities completed throughout the course.