Course information
Physics
Stowe School - Buckinghamshire
01280818000
Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH
Course summary

Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us, and the world beyond the stars. It is the most basic and fundamental science. In Physics, we study the universe on a grand scale ‐ from black holes and supernovae to the world of quantum mechanics, particle interactions and processes within the nucleus. Physics challenges our very intuition ‐ with relativity bending the rules with regards to time and space. Technologies we now take for granted, such as lasers, computers, MRI scanners, memory foam mattresses and the internet, were all invented by Physicists (often with no practical objective in mind). Some may ask ‐ what is the point? A physicist responds that knowledge is the point. It is the end goal. It is what drives us, what motivates us and what inspires us to delve deeper into the universe than ever before. Physicists are problem solvers. Their analytical skills make Physicists versatile, adaptable, and desirable in so many careers. Physicists bring a broad perspective to any problem. They develop the ability to consider problems from a variety of situations and are not bound by context. This incentive thinking makes Physicists excellent Journalists, Lawyers, Financiers, Doctors, Engineers, Computer scientists, Astronomers, and Researchers.

Entry requirements

Either Physics 7, or Dual Award 7‐7, as well as Mathematics 7.

How you'll be assessed

The final examinations consist of three papers: Paper One: Modelling Physics (37%) Content ‐ Modules 1, 2, 3, and 5 Written exam ‐ 2 hours 15 minutes Paper Two: Exploring Physics (37%) Content ‐ Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 Written exam ‐ 2 hours 15 minutes Paper Three: Unified Physics (26%) Content ‐ Modules 1 to 6 Written exam ‐ 1 hour 30 minutes

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeDay £25,509 - £31,674; Boarding £44,058
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressStowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH