Physics

Course summary

The A Level course builds on knowledge learnt in GCSE Physics before extending into brand new areas of Physics. Year 12 consists of Mechanics, Electricity, Quantum Physics, Waves and Materials; each chapter beginning with some GCSE revision and extending beyond into more complex, exciting new phenomena. Year 13 covers Fields, Advanced Mechanics, Thermal Physics and Nuclear Physics, with our chosen option of “Turning Points in Physics”. All topics have a mathematical component and strong mathematical skills are often key in answering questions competently throughout both Year 12 and 13. Students are required to complete a number of assessed practical experiments either individually or in pairs which cover a range of practical techniques and require a formal write up of results. These are marked by teachers and are the base of the ‘practical assessment’ students receive at the end of the course.