PHYSICS

Course summary

WHY STUDY PHYSICS? Students who study physics or engineering physics are prepared to work on forefront ideas in science and technology, in academia, the government, or the private sector.  Careers might focus on basic research in astrophysics, cosmology, particle physics, atomic physics, photonics or condensed matter physics, or in more applied research in areas such as renewable energy, quantum information science, materials development, biophysics, or medical physics. If you are passionate about problem solving, applying maths in real world situations and studying the work of the greatest minds of all time then this is the course for you. WHAT’S COVERED? In A-level physics you will develop your understanding of the laws that govern the behaviour of the physical world around us, from the nuclei of atoms to the movement of stars and galaxies. This course gives you the opportunity to make clear links between physics theory and its practical applications in real life situations, and to apply your understanding to familiar and more challenging new situations through a wide range of problem solving activities FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES Students who have passed physics have gone on to study a wide array of courses at university including physics, mechanical, civil, automotive, biomedical, electrical, ergonomics, production, structural, aeronautical engineering, history of science, philosophy of science, science policy, energy, government, management in technical fields as well as medical-based careers like audiologist, optician and radiographer, teaching, medicine, science writing. During the course you will develop skills that would benefit you in a career in physics such as analysing data, using the scientific method to produce accurate and precise data.