Physics has its origins in the irrepressible human desire to explore and understand the natural world. It explores questions like how did the Universe start? How will it end? What is a black hole? Is time travel possible? If you have an enquiring mind and are always asking why things happen, then Physics will help you find the answers. It forms the basis of most modern technologies and holds the future to global well being. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROGRESSION Career opportunities for Physicists are excellent. Some Physicists work on problems at the frontier of knowledge; others tackle the challenging problems which arise in the application of physical ideas to industrial and engineering problems. Physics graduates also find t hemselves employed in occupations such as Medicine, Computing and Finance. How does Physics link to other subjects? To study one of the many Physics or Engineering based courses available at degree level you will require both Physics and Mathematics A Levels. There is no escaping the fact that these two subjects are inextricably linked. Although it is not necessary to study Mathematics to take A Level Physics, it is necessary to have a sound grasp of GCSE topics such as Algebra and Trigonometry and to have studied for the higher tier examination. Physics and Chemistry together make up the physical sciences. If you study both subjects at A Level you will meet many of the same topics. You will look at them from two slightly different viewpoints and this can significantly help your understanding. Physics and Biology make a useful combination for students interested in careers in Medicine or Sports Science. Physics also makes a good partner to Technology A Level.
Grade 6 in Physics or Double Science 6/6 plus Grade 6 in Mathematics.
Paper 1: Measurement and error, Particles, waves, mechanics, electricity and oscillations. 2 hour written exam, 85 marks (34% of A Level) Paper 2: Assumed knowledge from paper 1 (Thermal, Fields and Nuclear physics). 2 hour written exam 80 marks (32% of A Level) Paper 3 Practical skills and data analysis. 2 hour written exam 80 marks (32% of A Level)
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Physics has its origins in the irrepressible human desire to explore and understand the natural world. It explores questions like how did the Universe start? How will it end? What is a black hole? Is time travel possible? If you have an enquiring mind and are always asking why things happen, then Physics will help you find the answers. It forms the basis of most modern technologies and holds the future to global well being. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROGRESSION Career opportunities for Physicists are excellent. Some Physicists work on problems at the frontier of knowledge; others tackle the challenging problems which arise in the application of physical ideas to industrial and engineering problems. Physics graduates also find t hemselves employed in occupations such as Medicine, Computing and Finance. How does Physics link to other subjects? To study one of the many Physics or Engineering based courses available at degree level you will require both Physics and Mathematics A Levels. There is no escaping the fact that these two subjects are inextricably linked. Although it is not necessary to study Mathematics to take A Level Physics, it is necessary to have a sound grasp of GCSE topics such as Algebra and Trigonometry and to have studied for the higher tier examination. Physics and Chemistry together make up the physical sciences. If you study both subjects at A Level you will meet many of the same topics. You will look at them from two slightly different viewpoints and this can significantly help your understanding. Physics and Biology make a useful combination for students interested in careers in Medicine or Sports Science. Physics also makes a good partner to Technology A Level.
Grade 6 in Physics or Double Science 6/6 plus Grade 6 in Mathematics.
Paper 1: Measurement and error, Particles, waves, mechanics, electricity and oscillations. 2 hour written exam, 85 marks (34% of A Level) Paper 2: Assumed knowledge from paper 1 (Thermal, Fields and Nuclear physics). 2 hour written exam 80 marks (32% of A Level) Paper 3 Practical skills and data analysis. 2 hour written exam 80 marks (32% of A Level)