To study physics is to attempt to understand the nature of the universe itself. It is the search for answers from how the universe exploded into life in the Big Bang to what the nature of time is itself. Some of the greatest discoveries in history have been made by physicists and these discoveries have revolutionized our world—and physicists are continuing to change the way we think today. However, physics is not just about staring into the vastness of space or scrutinizing the tiniest particles that make up the fabric of the universe. The fact is that discoveries in physics are the root of ideas that revolutionize the technology used in our daily lives. It is an everyday, grounded science encompassing advances in communication, medical technology and renewable energy. The Physics course aims to give pupils an appreciation of this, whilst also approaching each topic with enough rigour to prepare a Higher Level pupil for the study of Physics or Engineering at university. Both SL and HL pupils study the a broad range of topics: space, time and motion; the particulate nature of matter; wave behaviour; fields; and nuclear physics. HL pupils study take each of these topics and extend them to include aspects such as relativity, thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, induction and quantum physics. Physics is a practical subject and each of the topics are well supported by relevant lab work, which must amount to at least 20 hours for SL and 40 hours for HL. In addition to this there is a 10-hour individual investigation which counts for the Internal Assessment element of the course.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have an IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth-form study. Strong mathematical skills are key to success in Physics, and so a grade 7 or higher for GCSE Maths is a requirement. Additionally, pupils should have studied double-award Science or Physics at GCSE and gained at least a grade 7 in the Physics papers of their GCSE Science/Physics exams.
Internal Assessment (20%) is based on a single individual practical investigation and write up completed over a few weeks in A2. Pupils are assessed under the following headings: • Research Design (25%) • Data Analysis (25%) • Conclusion (25%) • Evaluation (25%) External Assessment (80%) is made through the sitting of two exam papers in the 6th term of the course: • Paper 1: Multiple-choice and data-based questions (36%) • Paper 2: Short-answer and extended-response questions (44%)
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £38,214; Boarding £46,602 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bryanston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX |
To study physics is to attempt to understand the nature of the universe itself. It is the search for answers from how the universe exploded into life in the Big Bang to what the nature of time is itself. Some of the greatest discoveries in history have been made by physicists and these discoveries have revolutionized our world—and physicists are continuing to change the way we think today. However, physics is not just about staring into the vastness of space or scrutinizing the tiniest particles that make up the fabric of the universe. The fact is that discoveries in physics are the root of ideas that revolutionize the technology used in our daily lives. It is an everyday, grounded science encompassing advances in communication, medical technology and renewable energy. The Physics course aims to give pupils an appreciation of this, whilst also approaching each topic with enough rigour to prepare a Higher Level pupil for the study of Physics or Engineering at university. Both SL and HL pupils study the a broad range of topics: space, time and motion; the particulate nature of matter; wave behaviour; fields; and nuclear physics. HL pupils study take each of these topics and extend them to include aspects such as relativity, thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, induction and quantum physics. Physics is a practical subject and each of the topics are well supported by relevant lab work, which must amount to at least 20 hours for SL and 40 hours for HL. In addition to this there is a 10-hour individual investigation which counts for the Internal Assessment element of the course.
Candidates sit GL Assessments CAT4. In addition, pupils are expected to achieve 40 or more GCSE points. International pupils should have an IELTS at 6.0 or equivalent. Most heads of department recommend at least a grade 7 at GCSE for subjects relevant to sixth-form study. Strong mathematical skills are key to success in Physics, and so a grade 7 or higher for GCSE Maths is a requirement. Additionally, pupils should have studied double-award Science or Physics at GCSE and gained at least a grade 7 in the Physics papers of their GCSE Science/Physics exams.
Internal Assessment (20%) is based on a single individual practical investigation and write up completed over a few weeks in A2. Pupils are assessed under the following headings: • Research Design (25%) • Data Analysis (25%) • Conclusion (25%) • Evaluation (25%) External Assessment (80%) is made through the sitting of two exam papers in the 6th term of the course: • Paper 1: Multiple-choice and data-based questions (36%) • Paper 2: Short-answer and extended-response questions (44%)