The A-Level in Physics course builds on skills and knowledge gained at GCSE and covers a range of topics which give students a greater insight into principles and concepts underlying the physical world. Year 12: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity Year 13: • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Astrophysics
• All Loughborough College Sixth Form courses have minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths. • GCSE Maths and Science (Double Science or two 'traditional' sciences) at grade 6.
• Three x 2-hour exams • Paper 1 and Paper 2 - 35% • Paper 3 - 30% You will complete 12 compulsory practicals over the two years and a number of skills will be assessed by your teacher. This will make up the practical endorsement (CPAC).
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Radmoor Road, Loughborough, LE11 3BT |
The A-Level in Physics course builds on skills and knowledge gained at GCSE and covers a range of topics which give students a greater insight into principles and concepts underlying the physical world. Year 12: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity Year 13: • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • Astrophysics
• All Loughborough College Sixth Form courses have minimum entry requirements of at least five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths. • GCSE Maths and Science (Double Science or two 'traditional' sciences) at grade 6.
• Three x 2-hour exams • Paper 1 and Paper 2 - 35% • Paper 3 - 30% You will complete 12 compulsory practicals over the two years and a number of skills will be assessed by your teacher. This will make up the practical endorsement (CPAC).