Physics
Scarborough College - North Yorkshire
01723360620
Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA
Course summary

Aims • Encourage an understanding of the physical universe from the most fundamental particles to the interactions of stars and galaxies. • Acquire and apply a body of knowledge that allows this understanding. • Develop key physics skills, including problem-solving, investigative, experimental and analytical skills • Appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities

Entry requirements

Our Sixth Form students study the renowned International Baccalaureate. Admission is subject to achieving at least five GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (previously A* to C), or equivalent. We also invite you for an interview with the Headmaster and/or the Assistant Head (IB). In addition, we ask you to take an entrance examination.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 (SL/HL) – multiple choice (20%) Paper 2 (SL/HL) – long answer questions (SL 40% / HL 36%) SL and HL topics Measurements and Uncertainties Mechanics Thermal Physics Oscillations and Waves Electric Fields and Circuits Circular Motion and Gravitation Particle and Nuclear Physics Energy Production HL Topics only Wave Phenomena Fields Electromagnetism Nuclear and Quantum Physics Paper 3 (SL/HL) – Data analysis and ‘option’ (SL 20% / HL 24%) SL and HL Part A – Data analysis Part B – Long answer questions on the ‘optional’ topic – we do Astrophysics at Scarborough College Internal Assessment (SL/HL) – (20%) Individual scientific investigation Topic of choice Internally assessed and externally moderated

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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AddressFiley Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA