Physics

Course summary

Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us, and the world beyond us. Physics encompasses the study of the universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles and is the most basic and fundamental yet far-reaching science. It challenges our imaginations with concepts from relativity to string theory and provides the foundations for most of the major technological advances of mankind, from computers to lasers to putting the first person on Mars…sometime soon. A Level Physics offers: • A stepping stone to a wide variety of rewarding careers: from physicist or engineer to doctor or banker. • The opportunity to learn about how the universe works and how we are developing our models to simulate and predict future discoveries. • Broad training in skills that all employers value – by developing strong problem-solving, analytical, mathematical and ICT skills. Even if you do not end up working in a physics-related industry, these skills are still highly regarded.