Physics AS/A Level
Physics AS/A Level is one of the most sought after qualifications for entry into Higher Education in any field, especially for courses in the Sciences, any branch of Engineering and Medicine. Physics is also highly regarded by employers, who recognise that it helps to develop students' numeracy and their analytical expertise.
Physics is a modular Oxford, Cambridge & RSA course and a natural progression from Science GCSE. Many of the topics that you have studied at GCSE will be examined at greater depth.
AS
The AS is assessed via the following modular exams
1 Mechanics:
2 Electrons, Waves and Photons:
3 Practical Skills in Physics: |
1hr exam
1hr 45 min exam
Coursework |
A2
In the second year assessment is via the following exams
4 Newtonian World:
5 Fields, Particles and Frontiers of Physics:
6 Practical Skills in Physics 2: |
1hr exam
1hr 45 min exam
coursework |
About this course
Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 44 points to include Grade B in Mathematics and Physics GCSE or BB in Science and Additional Science.more..
To support the transition to AS learning we recommend that students complete this task during the summer. Click here to download >>
Additional Costs:
Purchase of text books approximately £35
To support the transition from GCSE to AS Level Physics we recommend that students complete a transition workbook after their GCSE exam and before the start of their first term at College.
Exam board:
OCR
Programme Leader:
Denise Carroll
How to Apply >>
Christopher Ewers
Christopher Ewers earned the Physics Award for his depth of understanding of his subject. He has a range of interests outside his academic studies and will be a huge asset to the RAF, where he is pursuing his career.
