Physics

Course summary

The Physics syllabus is broad and comprehensive covering everything that an A level Physics course would traditionally include. More specifically topics include: electronics; optics; material properties; wave behaviour; motion; radioactivity; oscillating systems; gravitational fields; electromagnetism; electric fields; astronomy; hot and cold matter; and subatomic particles. You will study in many different ways, including research projects, group work, calculations, independent study, but in particular through practical investigations and problem solving. You will be taught to approach investigations using a scientific method, to identify errors in your experiment in order to adapt your method to minimise it. You will be taught how to analyse data and accurately evaluate the uncertainty in it. You will learn how to approach questions in a logical and critical way.