- To develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the subject - To develop competence and confidence in practical, mathematical and problem solving skills - To use theories, models and ideas to pose scientific questions, define scientific problems, present scientific arguments and scientific ideas - To understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Physics is a practical subject and throughout the course, students will carry out a wide range of practical activities to develop their skills and understanding, and to prepare them to study a physics-based subject at university. Year 1 topics include: Measurements and their errors; particles and radiation; waves; mechanics and materials; electricity. Year 2 topics include: Further mechanics and thermal physics; fields and their consequences; nuclear physics; turning points in physics.
A minimum of grade 6 at Higher Tier iGCSE/GCSE Physics, and an aptitude for Mathematics, but a grade 7 (or above) in both subjects is preferable.
The A Level course lasts two years with three examinations at the end of the second year. Although there is no coursework, students’ performance during practical lessons will be assessed throughout the course. Paper 1 2 hour written examination largely on Year 12 work. Paper 2 2 hour written examination largely on Year 13 work. Paper 3 2 hour written examination on practical experiments and skills, data analysis and turning points in Physics
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £21,795 - £41,970 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,515 - £16,440 |
| Address | Broadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW |
- To develop an interest in, and enthusiasm for, the subject - To develop competence and confidence in practical, mathematical and problem solving skills - To use theories, models and ideas to pose scientific questions, define scientific problems, present scientific arguments and scientific ideas - To understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society. Physics is a practical subject and throughout the course, students will carry out a wide range of practical activities to develop their skills and understanding, and to prepare them to study a physics-based subject at university. Year 1 topics include: Measurements and their errors; particles and radiation; waves; mechanics and materials; electricity. Year 2 topics include: Further mechanics and thermal physics; fields and their consequences; nuclear physics; turning points in physics.
A minimum of grade 6 at Higher Tier iGCSE/GCSE Physics, and an aptitude for Mathematics, but a grade 7 (or above) in both subjects is preferable.
The A Level course lasts two years with three examinations at the end of the second year. Although there is no coursework, students’ performance during practical lessons will be assessed throughout the course. Paper 1 2 hour written examination largely on Year 12 work. Paper 2 2 hour written examination largely on Year 13 work. Paper 3 2 hour written examination on practical experiments and skills, data analysis and turning points in Physics