Course information
Physics
Hereford Cathedral School - Herefordshire, County of
01432363522
Old Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford, HR1 2NG
Course summary

Properties of materials, waves, electricity, particle physics, relativity, quantum behaviour, radioactivity, cosmology, electromagnetic machines, gravitational and electric fields, kinematics and mechanics. The concepts studied are integrated with a range of practical experiments throughout each topic. There are opportunities to apply knowledge of the key concepts to solve problems in a range of different contexts and applications.

Entry requirements

Offers of places are made by the Headmaster and are usually conditional upon the candidate achieving at least 6 subjects at GCSE at Grade 6 or above. Candidates must obtain a GCSE Grade 6 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Candidates will normally be expected to have achieved at least a Grade 7 in the subjects they wish to study at A-Level, and the offer of a place is made subject to the School’s judgement of a candidate’s ability to benefit from the education offered in the Sixth Form. At least a 6 at GCSE Physics or Combined Science (7-9 recommended for the latter); and at least a 6 in GCSE Mathematics (7-9 recommended). It is also helpful to be studying Maths alongside Physics.

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About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityHerefordshire, County of
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£29,049
Sixth Form Fee£16,071 - £16,869
AddressOld Deanery, The Cathedral Close, Hereford, HR1 2NG