Physics

Course summary

A level Physics is an exciting course which can offer you huge opportunities for your future. Physics will inspire you to see the world around you in a totally new way. An A level in Physics shows you are confident with both problem solving and scientific thinking, and are good at working with numbers. Physics will challenge you to think about the world you live in and explain why and how things happen. In Physics you’ll study topics you may be familiar with, such as mechanics, materials and waves, but in more detail and more focus on the maths behind them. You’ll also study new topics such as particle physics, quantum mechanics, radioactivity, gravitational fields, astronomy and engineering. Students have taken part in a range of extracurricular opportunities including the British Physics Olympiad competitions, the Institute of Physics Poster competition, attended IoP Manchester lectures.