The Course Unit 1: Measurements and their Errors Unit 2: Waves Unit 3: Particle Physics and Quantum Mechanics Unit 4: Mechanics and materials Unit 5: Electricity Unit 6: Further mechanics and thermal physics Unit 7: Fields and their Consequences Unit 8: Nuclear Physics Unit 9: Optional Topic: Engineering Physics Why study Physics? • Physics is the study of the fundamental laws of nature which underpin the whole universe, from sub-atomic particles to the motion of galaxies through the cosmos. • You will study how the world behaves and how the laws of nature operate; develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment; and come to appreciate how Physics has developed and is used in present-day society. • There is a biennial trip (usually a weekend in March) to CERN, Geneva, the largest particle accelerator in the world. • A qualification in Physics is useful preparation for careers in Engineering, Architecture, Medical Sciences and dozens of other jobs. Physics develops logical and analytical thinking, both of which are highly valued by employers. Recent reports on university options have confirmed that the physical sciences and engineering provide some of the best career prospects in financial terms.
• A minimum of two grade 7 and four grade 6 at GCSE, normally including grade 6 or equivalent in English and Mathematics. • The required minimum grades for each A Level choice. For Further Mathematics, a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics is required. For Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or a Modern Foreign Language a grade 7 in the subject is required. For all other subjects, a grade 6 in the appropriate facilitating subject is required; however, a grade 7 is recommended. A minimum Grade 7 in either Physics GCSE or Grade 7/7 in Combined Science, with a minimum Grade 7 on the Physics paper (Grade 8 is strongly recommended). In addition, a Grade 7 in Mathematics is required.
Paper 1: Covers the material from the first year of the course and Further Mechanics. Paper 2: Covers most of the material from the second year of the course. Paper 3: Covers practical skills, data analysis and the Engineering Physics option. The papers contain a mixture of long and short-answer questions and some multiple-choice questions.
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The Course Unit 1: Measurements and their Errors Unit 2: Waves Unit 3: Particle Physics and Quantum Mechanics Unit 4: Mechanics and materials Unit 5: Electricity Unit 6: Further mechanics and thermal physics Unit 7: Fields and their Consequences Unit 8: Nuclear Physics Unit 9: Optional Topic: Engineering Physics Why study Physics? • Physics is the study of the fundamental laws of nature which underpin the whole universe, from sub-atomic particles to the motion of galaxies through the cosmos. • You will study how the world behaves and how the laws of nature operate; develop an understanding of the link between theory and experiment; and come to appreciate how Physics has developed and is used in present-day society. • There is a biennial trip (usually a weekend in March) to CERN, Geneva, the largest particle accelerator in the world. • A qualification in Physics is useful preparation for careers in Engineering, Architecture, Medical Sciences and dozens of other jobs. Physics develops logical and analytical thinking, both of which are highly valued by employers. Recent reports on university options have confirmed that the physical sciences and engineering provide some of the best career prospects in financial terms.
• A minimum of two grade 7 and four grade 6 at GCSE, normally including grade 6 or equivalent in English and Mathematics. • The required minimum grades for each A Level choice. For Further Mathematics, a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics is required. For Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or a Modern Foreign Language a grade 7 in the subject is required. For all other subjects, a grade 6 in the appropriate facilitating subject is required; however, a grade 7 is recommended. A minimum Grade 7 in either Physics GCSE or Grade 7/7 in Combined Science, with a minimum Grade 7 on the Physics paper (Grade 8 is strongly recommended). In addition, a Grade 7 in Mathematics is required.
Paper 1: Covers the material from the first year of the course and Further Mechanics. Paper 2: Covers most of the material from the second year of the course. Paper 3: Covers practical skills, data analysis and the Engineering Physics option. The papers contain a mixture of long and short-answer questions and some multiple-choice questions.