Physics is the study of how our universe works, its rules and mechanics and the scientific discoveries which lie behind great discoveries. It is a fundamentally practical subject with experimental work at the core of the course. You will learn to manipulate more advanced equipment and analyse data to work out relationships between physical quantities. The AQA course is built around practical work and students should expect to be completing several practical lessons each week. There are 9 modules in this course: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Option module: either Astrophysics or Medical Physics The study of this course involves the use of maths for calculations, including basic algebra and trigonometry, logs and exponential functions. However, it is not necessary to study A Level Mathematics.
Students are required to have gained grade 9-6 in GCSE Physics or 9-9 to 6-6 in GCSE dual award Science. Students are also required to have gained grade 9-6 in GCSE Mathematics.
This course is assessed through three written examinations, two of which cover the theoretical content and a third which focuses on practical skills developed through the course. You will also complete 12 practical assessments that do not form part of the final grade, but are used to assess your practical competency. In addition to your final A Level grade, you will be awarded a Practical Endorsement in Physics. Many science-based university courses will require this as part of their offer for course places.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,617 - £16,641 |
| Address | The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LH |
Physics is the study of how our universe works, its rules and mechanics and the scientific discoveries which lie behind great discoveries. It is a fundamentally practical subject with experimental work at the core of the course. You will learn to manipulate more advanced equipment and analyse data to work out relationships between physical quantities. The AQA course is built around practical work and students should expect to be completing several practical lessons each week. There are 9 modules in this course: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Option module: either Astrophysics or Medical Physics The study of this course involves the use of maths for calculations, including basic algebra and trigonometry, logs and exponential functions. However, it is not necessary to study A Level Mathematics.
Students are required to have gained grade 9-6 in GCSE Physics or 9-9 to 6-6 in GCSE dual award Science. Students are also required to have gained grade 9-6 in GCSE Mathematics.
This course is assessed through three written examinations, two of which cover the theoretical content and a third which focuses on practical skills developed through the course. You will also complete 12 practical assessments that do not form part of the final grade, but are used to assess your practical competency. In addition to your final A Level grade, you will be awarded a Practical Endorsement in Physics. Many science-based university courses will require this as part of their offer for course places.