The course is concept-led. This means that you concentrate on the principles first, and then consider how these are applied in various contexts. In each year, there are three units that count towards your final mark. In year 13 you will be expected to use and build upon learning from the Year 12 part of the course. Year 12: Measurements and their errors - Particles, Radiation, and Quantum Phenomena - Waves - Mechanics and Materials - Electricity Year 13: - Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics - Fields and their consequences - Nuclear Physics - Engineering Physics or Medical Physics options
Students who wish to study three A levels must achieve a minimum of: Six GCSE’s at grade 6 or above; and GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 5 or above Students must achieve a grade 6 in GCSE physics or in the GCSE science trilogy. Students selecting A-level physics and not A-level maths must study core maths.
As with all sciences, physics is fundamentally an experimental subject. Practical skills will be developed throughout the course and assessed within your final exams. Both exams will require the use of Level 2 (Higher tier GCSE) mathematical skills (roughly 40% of content).
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dingle Lane, Solihull, B91 3PD |
The course is concept-led. This means that you concentrate on the principles first, and then consider how these are applied in various contexts. In each year, there are three units that count towards your final mark. In year 13 you will be expected to use and build upon learning from the Year 12 part of the course. Year 12: Measurements and their errors - Particles, Radiation, and Quantum Phenomena - Waves - Mechanics and Materials - Electricity Year 13: - Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics - Fields and their consequences - Nuclear Physics - Engineering Physics or Medical Physics options
Students who wish to study three A levels must achieve a minimum of: Six GCSE’s at grade 6 or above; and GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 5 or above Students must achieve a grade 6 in GCSE physics or in the GCSE science trilogy. Students selecting A-level physics and not A-level maths must study core maths.
As with all sciences, physics is fundamentally an experimental subject. Practical skills will be developed throughout the course and assessed within your final exams. Both exams will require the use of Level 2 (Higher tier GCSE) mathematical skills (roughly 40% of content).