
Chemistry
Course Overview Chemistry is the study of the elements and their compounds and brings together important aspects of Physics and Biology. Chemical pri…
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Course Overview
One of the most sought after subjects for entry into higher education, Physics focuses on the organisation of the universe and the laws that affect its behaviour. A Level Physics is a traditional and well respected science qualification and a requirement for admission to many engineering and scientific degree courses.
Assessment: |
Exam (100%) Students must also produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competence in a variety of practical tasks. |
Duration: | 2 years |
Entry requirements: |
Standard entry requirements plus grade 6 in GCSE Physics or 66 in Core Science and Additional Science, plus grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Students who study A Level Physics are strongly advised to take A Level Mathematics. |
Exam board: | AQA |
Costs: |
Approximately £23 per year for textbooks, plus optional field trips. |
Programme leader: |
You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
In the first year you will investigate mechanics, electricity, waves and particle physics. Much of the course contains a strong mathematical focus and students are expected to have a strong background in mathematics and to choose Maths as another of their subjects
In year two areas of study will include gravitational fields, electromagnetism and thermodynamics. You will develop strong numeracy and analytical skills and carry out a range of laboratory-based experiments and activities to enhance both your understanding and practical skills.
You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.
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A key course for students planning to continue on to university to study a physical sciences degree or any branch of engineering; it is also a useful support subject in any science degree, including medicine. Please note a physics based degree course would require A Level Mathematics also. The Physics A Level course also provides a strong grounding for those wishing to pursue other analytical subjects at degree level.
Last year students went on to various destinations including university places at Cardiff, Swansea, Warwick, Coventry, Exeter, Winchester, Sheffield, Leicester, Oxford Brookes, Surrey, Southampton Solent, Teeside, Kingston, Aston, Royal Holloway, Portsmouth, Bristol, Kent and Leeds Trinity.
Alternatively, students may consider direct entry into employment.
Career options for physicists may include teaching/lecturing, geophysicist, metallurgist, research scientist.
A key course for students planning to continue on to university to study a physical sciences degree or any branch of engineering; it is also a useful support subject in any science degree, including medicine. It also provides a strong grounding for those wishing to pursue other analytical subjects at degree level.