Studying Physics means learning about the fundamental laws of nature that determine how everything in the entire universe works. From supermassive black holes to subatomic virtual particles that pop in and out of existence, to a sleepy sloth hanging off a vine in the jungle – absolutely everything is made of matter, stores and transfers energy and interacts through forces. If you have an enquiring mind and enjoy asking why things happen – at the deepest level – then Physics will help you find the answers. Physics forms the basis of all modern technology and holds the future to global well-being. Course Content • Mechanics (motion, forces, energy and power) • Materials (fluids, viscosity and material properties) Waves and the nature of light (incl. quantum physics) • Circuits and electrical conductivity • Nuclear physics (radioactive decay, fission and fusion) • Thermal physics (radiative power, thermodynamics) • Electric and magnetic fields • Particle physics (particle detectors and accelerators) • Circular motion, gravity and orbits • Astrophysics and cosmology
At least five GCSE grades 9-4, two of which should be at least grade 5. Students who study this subject will have achieved a minimum of Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science OR a 6 in GCSE Physics. Students must also achieve a minimum of a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths, due to the high mathematical demand of this subject.
Three written exam papers, all taken at the end of the 2-year course. Papers 1&2 will last 1hr 45mins and each only assesses half of the course content. Paper 3 will last 2hr30mins, will contain questions drawn from the entire course, and will have a particular focus on practical and experimental techniques. You will engage in hands-on practical work and investigative/ experimental projects throughout the 2 year course. The exams assess your understanding of the practical and experimental techniques taught. Your ability to actually carry out experiments is assessed in a separate qualification called the Practical Endorsement. This is assessed by your teacher based on your performance during practical tasks throughout the course over the two years. The practical endorsement is reported on your final A-level certificate alongside your A-level grade, as either “Pass” or “Not reported”.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | York |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Huntington Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9WT |
Studying Physics means learning about the fundamental laws of nature that determine how everything in the entire universe works. From supermassive black holes to subatomic virtual particles that pop in and out of existence, to a sleepy sloth hanging off a vine in the jungle – absolutely everything is made of matter, stores and transfers energy and interacts through forces. If you have an enquiring mind and enjoy asking why things happen – at the deepest level – then Physics will help you find the answers. Physics forms the basis of all modern technology and holds the future to global well-being. Course Content • Mechanics (motion, forces, energy and power) • Materials (fluids, viscosity and material properties) Waves and the nature of light (incl. quantum physics) • Circuits and electrical conductivity • Nuclear physics (radioactive decay, fission and fusion) • Thermal physics (radiative power, thermodynamics) • Electric and magnetic fields • Particle physics (particle detectors and accelerators) • Circular motion, gravity and orbits • Astrophysics and cosmology
At least five GCSE grades 9-4, two of which should be at least grade 5. Students who study this subject will have achieved a minimum of Grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science OR a 6 in GCSE Physics. Students must also achieve a minimum of a Grade 5 in GCSE Maths, due to the high mathematical demand of this subject.
Three written exam papers, all taken at the end of the 2-year course. Papers 1&2 will last 1hr 45mins and each only assesses half of the course content. Paper 3 will last 2hr30mins, will contain questions drawn from the entire course, and will have a particular focus on practical and experimental techniques. You will engage in hands-on practical work and investigative/ experimental projects throughout the 2 year course. The exams assess your understanding of the practical and experimental techniques taught. Your ability to actually carry out experiments is assessed in a separate qualification called the Practical Endorsement. This is assessed by your teacher based on your performance during practical tasks throughout the course over the two years. The practical endorsement is reported on your final A-level certificate alongside your A-level grade, as either “Pass” or “Not reported”.