Physics

Course summary

Our Science courses are held in high regard by many universities and will equip you with the essential skills for a variety of future careers. By studying Science at A-level you will not only advance your subject knowledge but you will also improve your ability to problem solve, analyse information and reach scientific conclusions. You will also benefit from our state-of-the art laboratories and industry standard equipment. Physics will enable you to develop an understanding of how the world around you functions. This ranges from the extremely large (the Cosmos) right down to the extremely small (the Quantum world). The topics studied on this course are: • Measurements and errors • Particle and quantum • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Periodic motion • Thermal physics • Fields • Nuclear physics • Astrophysics