This course will encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for physics. The course enables candidates to develop a wide range of skills in data collection, analysis and investigation, alongside developing a logical way of approaching problems and thinking analytically about situations. In year one, students will cover various topics including the basics behind physical quantities and units. They will also cover ideas on how forces effect motion, including Newton’s Laws before going on to look at ideas to do with electrons, waves and photons. In year two, students will cover all the above topics alongside topics such as particle physics, medical physics, astrophysics, as well as looking at ideas such as gravitational and electrical fields and circular motion.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including at least a 6-5 in Combined Science or a 6 in Biology plus 5 in Maths and a 5 in English.
At the end of the two year course students will sit three written examinations, covering topics from both years of the course. Students will also have a practical endorsement, which will be reported separately, and comments on their practical skills. You could take this course with other Advanced Level courses such as Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology to prepare for higher education in a science related subject or more general courses.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LT |
This course will encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for physics. The course enables candidates to develop a wide range of skills in data collection, analysis and investigation, alongside developing a logical way of approaching problems and thinking analytically about situations. In year one, students will cover various topics including the basics behind physical quantities and units. They will also cover ideas on how forces effect motion, including Newton’s Laws before going on to look at ideas to do with electrons, waves and photons. In year two, students will cover all the above topics alongside topics such as particle physics, medical physics, astrophysics, as well as looking at ideas such as gravitational and electrical fields and circular motion.
5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above including at least a 6-5 in Combined Science or a 6 in Biology plus 5 in Maths and a 5 in English.
At the end of the two year course students will sit three written examinations, covering topics from both years of the course. Students will also have a practical endorsement, which will be reported separately, and comments on their practical skills. You could take this course with other Advanced Level courses such as Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology to prepare for higher education in a science related subject or more general courses.