Physics

Course summary

The aims of the A Level Physics course is for students to successfully study the physical world and gain a unique insight into how our universe functions. You will have covered many of the A Level Physics topics at GCSE, including forces, waves, radioactivity, electricity and magnetism. At A Level, you will look at these areas in more detail and find out how they are interconnected. You will also learn how to apply maths to real-world problems and explore new areas such as particle physics, quantum mechanics, cosmology and medical physics.