• EXAM BOARD: AQA • ENTRY CRITERIA: GRADE 6 IN PHYSICS OR 6,6 IN COMB. SCIENCE. ALSO AS OR A LEVEL MATHEMATICS • HEAD: MRS A HOUSTON AHOUSTON@HAYDONSCHOOL.COM This course offers an engaging and challenging introduction into Physics. It offers opportunities to study fundamental particles, Einstein’s theory of Special Relativity and electromagnetism. In Physics we place an emphasis upon the understanding of scientific principles and their applications in everyday life, and the course involves a large element of practical work. A level Physics is a widely respected A level and would go very well along- side Chemistry and Mathematics based A Levels. CURRICULUM Year 1: Students will study Particle Physics, Electricity, Mechanics, Waves. Year 2: Students will then continue their studies including Gravitational Fields, Electric Fields, Further Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Radioactivity, Electromagnetism, Options Module. ASSESSMENT 3 Exam Papers: Paper 1 (2 hours) 85 marks and 34% of final grade. Topics covered: Measurements and their error; Particles and radiation; Waves; Mechanics and materials; Electricity; Periodic Motion. Paper 2 (2 hours) 85 marks and 34% of final grade. Topics covered (including assumed knowledge of all previous topics): Thermal Physics; Fields and their consequences; Nuclear Physics. Paper 3 (2 hours) 80 marks and 32% of final grade. Topics covered (including assumed knowledge of all previous topics): Section A: Practical skills and data analysis; Section B: The optional module chosen for the cohort. There are 12 compulsory practicals throughout the course, the content of which are tested in each exam (and mainly in Paper 3). The A level in Physics will be graded A*-E with a pass or fail in Practical Skills (called a Practical Endorsement). If a student is absent for one of these practicals they must do the practical at a point convenient for the teachers. Students missing any practicals will not pass the Practical Endorsement. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES *Geophysicist/field seismologist *Higher education lecturer *Metallurgist *Nanotechnologist *Radiation protection practitioner *Re- search scientist (physical sciences) *Secondary school teacher *Investment analyst *Meteorologist *Nuclear engineer WE ARE PROUD That Haydon alumni with an A level in Physics are studying *Medicine at Oxford University *Chemical Engineering at UCL *Civil Engineering at University of Southampton *Mechanical Engineering at Queen Mary *Aeronautics and Astronautics at University of Southampton *Actuarial Science at LSE *Physics at the University of Nottingham.
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• EXAM BOARD: AQA • ENTRY CRITERIA: GRADE 6 IN PHYSICS OR 6,6 IN COMB. SCIENCE. ALSO AS OR A LEVEL MATHEMATICS • HEAD: MRS A HOUSTON AHOUSTON@HAYDONSCHOOL.COM This course offers an engaging and challenging introduction into Physics. It offers opportunities to study fundamental particles, Einstein’s theory of Special Relativity and electromagnetism. In Physics we place an emphasis upon the understanding of scientific principles and their applications in everyday life, and the course involves a large element of practical work. A level Physics is a widely respected A level and would go very well along- side Chemistry and Mathematics based A Levels. CURRICULUM Year 1: Students will study Particle Physics, Electricity, Mechanics, Waves. Year 2: Students will then continue their studies including Gravitational Fields, Electric Fields, Further Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Radioactivity, Electromagnetism, Options Module. ASSESSMENT 3 Exam Papers: Paper 1 (2 hours) 85 marks and 34% of final grade. Topics covered: Measurements and their error; Particles and radiation; Waves; Mechanics and materials; Electricity; Periodic Motion. Paper 2 (2 hours) 85 marks and 34% of final grade. Topics covered (including assumed knowledge of all previous topics): Thermal Physics; Fields and their consequences; Nuclear Physics. Paper 3 (2 hours) 80 marks and 32% of final grade. Topics covered (including assumed knowledge of all previous topics): Section A: Practical skills and data analysis; Section B: The optional module chosen for the cohort. There are 12 compulsory practicals throughout the course, the content of which are tested in each exam (and mainly in Paper 3). The A level in Physics will be graded A*-E with a pass or fail in Practical Skills (called a Practical Endorsement). If a student is absent for one of these practicals they must do the practical at a point convenient for the teachers. Students missing any practicals will not pass the Practical Endorsement. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES *Geophysicist/field seismologist *Higher education lecturer *Metallurgist *Nanotechnologist *Radiation protection practitioner *Re- search scientist (physical sciences) *Secondary school teacher *Investment analyst *Meteorologist *Nuclear engineer WE ARE PROUD That Haydon alumni with an A level in Physics are studying *Medicine at Oxford University *Chemical Engineering at UCL *Civil Engineering at University of Southampton *Mechanical Engineering at Queen Mary *Aeronautics and Astronautics at University of Southampton *Actuarial Science at LSE *Physics at the University of Nottingham.