Physics A Level AQA
Science and Mathematics
What will you be working towards?
| Code | Phys3 |
| Qualification Type | GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent |
| Qualification Level | Level 3 |
| Course type | Full Time |
Overview
Physicists explore the fundamental nature of almost everything we know. They probe the furthest reaches of the earth to study the smallest pieces of matter. Join them to enter a world deep beneath the surface of normal human experience.
Details
In the first year of A Level, students cover the following topics: measurements and their errors; particles and radiation; waves; mechanics and energy; and electricity.
In the second year of A Level, students continue with: further mechanics and thermal physics; fields; nuclear physics; plus the optional unit medical physics.
How will it be delivered?
Entry requirements
We would recommend a grade 6 at GCSE in science or physics and a grade 6 in mathematics.
Your next steps...
Studying A Level physics offers an infinite number of amazing career opportunities including:
• Geophysicist/field seismologist
• Healthcare scientist, medical physics
• Higher education lecturer
• Radiation protection practitioner
• Research scientist (physical sciences)
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Secondary school teacher
• Meteorologist
• Structural engineer
• Acoustic engineer
• Product/process development scientist
• Systems developer
• Technical author
You can also move into engineering, astrophysics, chemical physics, nanotechnology, renewable energy and more: the opportunities are endless.
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