Physics
NCG - Newcastle upon Tyne
01912004000
Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA
Course summary

First Year content: • Forces and motion • Electricity, Waves • Quantum Physics • The particle world Second-year content: • Circular motion • Simple harmonic motion • Gravitational fields • Electric fields • Magnetic fields and Induction • Thermal Physics • Nuclear Physics • Radiation • Option topic available

Entry requirements

If taking Double Award Science, you will need at least grade 6/6. If taking Triple Award Science, you will need at least grade 6 in the science(s) you wish to study. Students will also need GCSE Maths at grade 6 or higher. Students can only apply for this subject if they are also studying A-Level Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

There are three exams at the end of the two years and at least 15% of the marks are based on what you learn during the practical work. • Paper 1: 2 hours 34% • Paper 2: 2 hours 34% • Paper 3: 2 hours 32%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRye Hill Campus, Scotswood Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 7SA