Physics

Course summary

The subject entails practical work and theory, with a strong mathematical element. It is advisable to study Mathematics with Physics as they complement each other, although it is not absolutely necessary. Pupils who enjoy the subject are often the technically-minded, although a keen interest in the physical world and why things happen or work is equally good. A good indicator as to suitability is “Did you enjoy the more mathematical sections of GCSE Physics”. The nature of A Level is quite different from GCSE, in that much less time is spent looking at “uses” of Physics, much more is spent on the key concepts.