Physics
INTERESTED IN THE NATURAL WORLD?
WANT TO DEEPEN YOUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE RULES THAT THE PHYSICAL WORLD FOLLOWS?
WANT TO FIND OUT ABOUT NUCLEAR ENERGY?
You will enjoy studying Physics. You will be taught through a mixture of teacher-led activities and discussions, numerical tasks, practical experimental work and researching ideas, covering:
- Measurements and their errors
- Particles and radiation
- Waves, mechanics and materials
- Electricity
- Fields
- Nuclear Physics
Studying Physics provides a desirable background for careers in:
- Engineering
- Pilot Studies
- Robotics
“Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. Moreover, it’s the basis of many other sciences, including chemistry, oceanography, seismology, and astronomy (and can be applied to biology or medical science). Stephen Hawking summed Physics up better than I ever could when he said “Look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see, and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious.”
Mr P Hurst (Head of Physics)
STUDENT: JACOB PEARSE RH6 2018-2020
“I loved the Physics course as the content was extremely interesting and very varied throughout. Both of my teachers have been amazing and have always been there to support me. I always felt my teachers had a genuine interest in our class as well as the subject itself. The highlight of the course for me was visiting CERN in Switzerland, as I got to experience how Physics was being used outside of the classroom. This course has inspired me to go further with Physics which is why I have decided to study Astrophysics at university.”
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Subject type |
A-level |
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Details of exam board |
AQA |
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Final Assessment |
100% Exam plus a Practical Endorsement (Pass or Fail) |
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Entry requirements |
Ideally an EBACC student with an average GCSE profile of grade 6 and all Science modules at grade 6 or better. It is highly recommended that you are also studying A-level Maths to complement your understanding of certain aspects of the course. |
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