Physics

Course summary

After an introductory module which sets up the mathematical and practical skills needed, we study: Forces & Motion, Electricity, Light and Waves in the first year, Fields, Particles, Astrophysics and Medical Physics in the second year, completing the A level. A lot of the work is based on familiar GCSE material, but goes beyond GCSE level to give you a more complete understanding. Some new topics are covered such as Quantum Physics, giving a glimpse of the limits of what is possible to know about the Universe. The second year stretches you further, ranging from the unimaginably small world of subatomic particles to the very edges of space and time. There is plenty of practical work throughout the course. Theoretical Physics must always be tested by experiment, and we teach you to design, carry out and evaluate experiments that reveal more about the way the world works. We believe that this practical emphasis makes studying Physics here an interesting and enjoyable experience. Our laboratories are modern and very well-equipped.