Physics

Course summary

A Level Physics is a challenging but rewarding subject area with strong prospects for all undertaking the subject as it includes a high proportion of problem-solving, combined with a high level of Mathematics. A range of topics are studied on this course, including but not limited to: Particles and Radiation, Astrophysics, Mechanics, Waves, Gravitation, Nuclear and Thermal Physics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetic Radiation and Quantum Phenomena. In previous years students have visited the Large Hadron Collider at CERN in Switzerland and the Diamond Light Facility in Oxford.