A Level Physics
Science and Mathematics


What will you be working towards?
Code | NULL |
Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Introduction
Physics is an extremely useful subject for the majority of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths)
careers. You’ll find physicists everywhere, such as in industry, transport, government, universities, the armed forces, the secret service, games companies and research labs. Physics is especially helpful for jobs that involve building things and developing new technologies, including all types of engineering, astronomy, robotics,
renewable energies, computer science,
communications, space exploration, science writing, sports and games technology, research and nanotechnology. It will help you to build up your problem solving, research, and analytical skills. With these skills you’ll be able to test out new ideas plus question and investigate other people’s theories, which is useful for any kind of job that involves research or debate.
Why study A-Level Physics?
A spokesperson for the Institute of Physics says: “Physicists are involved in finding solutions to many of our most pressing challenges – as well as studying atoms or making sense of the extra-terrestrial, physicists diagnose
disease, model the climate, design computer games, predict markets and design hi-tech goods. Studying physics opens doors.”
Moreover, Physics has been named as a “facilitating subject” by the Russell Group of universities. These are the subjects most commonly required or preferred by universities to get on to a range of degree courses. They can help students keep their options open when choosing a degree and many of the top universities will ask you to have at least one A-level in a facilitating subject when you apply.
Details
Course Content
Module 1: Development of practical skills in Physics
- Practical skills assessed in a written examination
- Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement
Module 2: Foundation of Physics
- Physical quantities and units
- Making measurements and analysing data
- Nature of quantities
Module 3: Forces in motion
- Motion
- Forces in action
- Work, energy and power
- Materials
- Newton’s law of motion and momentum
Module 4: Electrons, waves and photons
- Change and current
- Energy, power and resistance
- Electrical circuits
- Waves
- Quantum physics
Module 5: Newtonian world and astrophysics
- Thermal physics
- Circular motion
- Oscillations
- Gravitational fields
- Astrophysics and cosmology
Module 6: Particles and medical physics
- Capacitors
- Electric fields
- Electromagnetism
- Nuclear and particle physics
- Medical imaging
How will it be delivered?
Entry requirements
5 GCSE's at grade 4 and above including Grade 5 or above in GCSE Physics or Grade 5,5 in Combined Science at GCSE . * Students taking more than one Maths or Science subject will require 5 GCSE’s at grade 5 or above, including English and
Mathematics.
Your next steps...
Medical imaging, astronomy, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, radiography.