Physics

Course summary

Physics is the most fundamental of all the natural sciences and its theories attempt to describe the behaviour of the smallest building blocks of matter, light, the universe and everything in between. If you are already interested in GCSE Physics, you are good at maths, and you would like to know more about fascinating ideas such as quantum mechanics, relativity and cosmology, then physics may be for you. You will study physics in a range of different contexts, conveying the excitement of contemporary physics. The course provides a distinctive structure within which you will learn about fundamental physical concepts and about physics in everyday and technological settings. Practical skills are embedded within the course and you are expected to carry out practical work in preparation for a written examination that will specifically test these skills.