The core purpose of physics is to discover the laws of nature that explain the universe and our place within it. Physics spans the widest field of knowledge of all the sciences; from the size of a galaxy right down to smaller than the quarks that make up the protons and neutrons. Fundamentally it is the pursuit of knowledge for knowledge’s sake, but it leads to discoveries which in time leads to technologies that impact on the quality of our lives in just about every arena. You will be inquisitive; you will naturally ask questions to satisfy a desire for more detail. You will be able to draw upon your prior knowledge and you will always be willing to have a go at applying it to novel situations. You will be able to use mathematics competently and you will not give up when solving problems. Whatever your perceived ability in physics, we find that any pupil with these skills will do very well at A Level. What topics will I study? Year 1: Mechanics, Materials, Electricity, Waves, Particle Physics and Quantum Physics. Year 2: Further Mechanics (oscillations/ circular motion), Fields and their effects, Thermal Physics, Gases, Radioactivity, Nuclear Physics and an option topic.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. The study of physics at A Level builds on work already studied so students should have a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE. The mathematical demands of the course require competence in mathematics equivalent to at least grade 7 at GCSE. We recommend that you also take maths at A Level, but this isn’t a definitive requirement and you can still be very successful without it. Please speak to a member of the department if you are considering going down this route - this is just to check you are not closing the door on future career options you might be interested in.
This is a linear course; you will be examined at the end of Year 13. You will sit for three two-hour papers. One will assess Year 12 material; one will assess Year 13 material, though you will be expected to apply Year 12 material to questions on this paper, and the third paper will assess practical skills, data analysis and the option topic
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,999 |
| Address | Fowberry Crescent, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
The core purpose of physics is to discover the laws of nature that explain the universe and our place within it. Physics spans the widest field of knowledge of all the sciences; from the size of a galaxy right down to smaller than the quarks that make up the protons and neutrons. Fundamentally it is the pursuit of knowledge for knowledge’s sake, but it leads to discoveries which in time leads to technologies that impact on the quality of our lives in just about every arena. You will be inquisitive; you will naturally ask questions to satisfy a desire for more detail. You will be able to draw upon your prior knowledge and you will always be willing to have a go at applying it to novel situations. You will be able to use mathematics competently and you will not give up when solving problems. Whatever your perceived ability in physics, we find that any pupil with these skills will do very well at A Level. What topics will I study? Year 1: Mechanics, Materials, Electricity, Waves, Particle Physics and Quantum Physics. Year 2: Further Mechanics (oscillations/ circular motion), Fields and their effects, Thermal Physics, Gases, Radioactivity, Nuclear Physics and an option topic.
We expect pupils entering Sixth Form to have secured 45 points from their best 8 GCSE grades (grades of 3 or below may not be included). Students new to Dame Allan’s will also be invited to interview. The study of physics at A Level builds on work already studied so students should have a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE. The mathematical demands of the course require competence in mathematics equivalent to at least grade 7 at GCSE. We recommend that you also take maths at A Level, but this isn’t a definitive requirement and you can still be very successful without it. Please speak to a member of the department if you are considering going down this route - this is just to check you are not closing the door on future career options you might be interested in.
This is a linear course; you will be examined at the end of Year 13. You will sit for three two-hour papers. One will assess Year 12 material; one will assess Year 13 material, though you will be expected to apply Year 12 material to questions on this paper, and the third paper will assess practical skills, data analysis and the option topic