Course information
Physics
Acland Burghley School - Camden
02074858515
Burghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ
Course summary

In year 12 you will study 5 topics: Topic 1 Measurement and their errors Topic 2 Particles and radiation Topic 3 Waves Topic 4 Mechanics and materials Topic 5 Electricity In year 13 you will study 5 topics: Topic 6 Further mechanics and thermal physics Topic 7 Fields Topic 8 Nuclear physics Topic 9 Thermodynamics Plus one of the following topics: Option 1 Astrophysics Option 2 Medical physics Option 3 Engineering physics Option 4 Turning points in physics Option 5 Electronics

Entry requirements

4 GCSEs at or above grade 6 with a 5 or above in English language and they should have completed at least 8 GCSEs 6+ in math 6+ in English 6+ in combined or triple science

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: 60 marks short and long answer questions and 25 marks multiple choice. This paper tests sections 1-5 and 6.1 Periodic motion 2 hours 34% (85 marks) Paper 2: 60 marks short and long answer questions and 25 marks multiple choice. This paper tests Section 6.2 Thermal Physics and sections 7 and 8 2 hours 34% (85 marks) Paper 3: 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis. 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic 2 hours 32% (80 marks)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCamden
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBurghley Road, London, NW5 1UJ