A Level physics gives a comprehensive overview to the key concepts that underpin the subject. The AQA course allows students to develop their mathematical fluency and apply it across a range of topics. The majority of the content links together and allows students to apply their skills even in unfamiliar contexts. Furthermore, the course has a strong practical element intended to improve student’s ability to plan and execute experiments whilst maximising accuracy and minimising uncertainty. Physics is a subject that touches many aspects of the real world. The course aims to give application to the theory and enthuse students to explore careers that involve physics and recognise its importance across industry.
General Entry Requirements* + GCSE Combined Science Trilogy – 2 x Grade 6 or GCSE Separate Sciences: Grade 6 in Physics, and grade 6 in either Chemistry or Biology plus GCSE English 5 (6 desirable) plus GCSE Maths 6 *General Entry Requirements = 5 GCSES 4-9 or A*-C to include Maths and English Lang or Lit Grade 5.
Paper 1 – Year 1 content: 2 hour written paper 34% (85 marks) Paper 2 – Year 2 content: 2 hour written paper 34% (85 marks) Paper 3 – Practical skills and Astrophysics: 2 hour written paper 32% (80 marks) Practical endorsement in Physics – non exam assessment. 12 required practicals carried out across the 2 years.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wirksworth Road, Duffield, Belper, DE56 4GS |
A Level physics gives a comprehensive overview to the key concepts that underpin the subject. The AQA course allows students to develop their mathematical fluency and apply it across a range of topics. The majority of the content links together and allows students to apply their skills even in unfamiliar contexts. Furthermore, the course has a strong practical element intended to improve student’s ability to plan and execute experiments whilst maximising accuracy and minimising uncertainty. Physics is a subject that touches many aspects of the real world. The course aims to give application to the theory and enthuse students to explore careers that involve physics and recognise its importance across industry.
General Entry Requirements* + GCSE Combined Science Trilogy – 2 x Grade 6 or GCSE Separate Sciences: Grade 6 in Physics, and grade 6 in either Chemistry or Biology plus GCSE English 5 (6 desirable) plus GCSE Maths 6 *General Entry Requirements = 5 GCSES 4-9 or A*-C to include Maths and English Lang or Lit Grade 5.
Paper 1 – Year 1 content: 2 hour written paper 34% (85 marks) Paper 2 – Year 2 content: 2 hour written paper 34% (85 marks) Paper 3 – Practical skills and Astrophysics: 2 hour written paper 32% (80 marks) Practical endorsement in Physics – non exam assessment. 12 required practicals carried out across the 2 years.