Course information
Physics
Mount House School - Barnet
02084496889
Camlet Way, Hadley, Barnet, EN4 0NJ
Course summary

• To develop the student’s interest in, and enthusiasm for Physics, including developing an interest in further study and careers in the subject. • To appreciate how society makes decisions that contribute to the success of the economy and society. • To develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works. • To develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other. Course Content • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Astrophysics • Medical physics • Engineering physics • Turning points in physics • Electronics

Entry requirements

Entry into the Sixth Form is by interview and achievement at GCSE level. The minimum entry requirement is five passes at Grades 9 – 6, with a minimum of Grade 7 in the chosen A Level subjects. Candidates who have not taken GCSEs will be asked to sit an Assessment Test.

How you'll be assessed

A-Level exams as follows at the end of the two-year course Unit 1: 35% marks Written paper: 2 hours Unit 2: 35% marks Written paper: 2 hours Unit 3: 30% marks Written paper: 2 hours

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityBarnet
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£20,130
AddressCamlet Way, Hadley, Barnet, EN4 0NJ