Essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. A deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods. Competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills. Developing their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject. An understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
We would expect that applicants to this course would have grades 9-4 in British GCSE Physics/Science and Mathematics or equivalent grade/mark in their national system of secondary education. Use of mathematical skills will make up 40% of the assessment.
Year 1 Students should gain experience of a wide variety of practical work that gives them opportunities to develop their practical and investigative skills by planning, carrying out and evaluating experiments. Content of the course covers: Topic 1: Working as a Physicist Topic 2: Mechanics Topic 3: Electric Circuits Topic 4: Materials Topic 5: Waves and Particle Nature of Light Year 2 This course includes 5 topics from AS specification. In addition to them it also contains: Topic 6: Further Mechanics Topic 7: Electric and Magnetic Fields Topic 8: Nuclear and Particle Physics Topic 9: Thermodynamics Topic 10: Space Topic 11: Nuclear Radiation Topic 12: Gravitational Fields Topic 13: Oscillations
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 29 Shorncliffe Road, Folkestone, CT20 2NB |
Essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. A deep appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of scientific methods. Competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem solving skills. Developing their interest in and enthusiasm for the subject, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with the subject. An understanding of how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society.
We would expect that applicants to this course would have grades 9-4 in British GCSE Physics/Science and Mathematics or equivalent grade/mark in their national system of secondary education. Use of mathematical skills will make up 40% of the assessment.
Year 1 Students should gain experience of a wide variety of practical work that gives them opportunities to develop their practical and investigative skills by planning, carrying out and evaluating experiments. Content of the course covers: Topic 1: Working as a Physicist Topic 2: Mechanics Topic 3: Electric Circuits Topic 4: Materials Topic 5: Waves and Particle Nature of Light Year 2 This course includes 5 topics from AS specification. In addition to them it also contains: Topic 6: Further Mechanics Topic 7: Electric and Magnetic Fields Topic 8: Nuclear and Particle Physics Topic 9: Thermodynamics Topic 10: Space Topic 11: Nuclear Radiation Topic 12: Gravitational Fields Topic 13: Oscillations
