Why choose this course? Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences, with its ultimate goal being to understand any and all aspects of our universe, from the apparently simple (e.g. the motion of a dropped object) to the highly complex (e.g. the search for the Higgs Boson at CERN). Physics is more than a subject — it trains your brain to think beyond boundaries. What will I study? Year 12 ● Foundations of physics including physics quantities and units; making measurements and analyzing data. ● Forces and motion including materials; motion; forces in action and Newton’s laws of motion. ● Electrons, waves, and photons including charge and current; electrical circuits; waves and quantum physics. Year 13 ● Newtonian world and astrophysics including thermal physics; circular motion and oscillations; gravitational fields; astrophysics and cosmology. ● Particle and medical physics including capacitors; electric fields; electromagnetism; nuclear and particle physics; and medical imaging. Throughout the course, you will complete a range of required practical activities including: ● Investigating interference and diffraction of laser light. ● Measuring acceleration due to gravity. ● Obtaining a value for absolute zero.
At least five GCSE passes or equivalent in five different subjects. Minimum grade 7 in GCSE Physics Combined Science and grade 7 in GCSE Maths due to significant mathematical applications.
There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practical tasks will be assessed. There are three exams totaling 6 hours (2 x 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 x 1 hour 30 minutes) taken at the end of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Northumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Acklington Road, Amble, Morpeth, NE65 0NG |
Why choose this course? Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences, with its ultimate goal being to understand any and all aspects of our universe, from the apparently simple (e.g. the motion of a dropped object) to the highly complex (e.g. the search for the Higgs Boson at CERN). Physics is more than a subject — it trains your brain to think beyond boundaries. What will I study? Year 12 ● Foundations of physics including physics quantities and units; making measurements and analyzing data. ● Forces and motion including materials; motion; forces in action and Newton’s laws of motion. ● Electrons, waves, and photons including charge and current; electrical circuits; waves and quantum physics. Year 13 ● Newtonian world and astrophysics including thermal physics; circular motion and oscillations; gravitational fields; astrophysics and cosmology. ● Particle and medical physics including capacitors; electric fields; electromagnetism; nuclear and particle physics; and medical imaging. Throughout the course, you will complete a range of required practical activities including: ● Investigating interference and diffraction of laser light. ● Measuring acceleration due to gravity. ● Obtaining a value for absolute zero.
At least five GCSE passes or equivalent in five different subjects. Minimum grade 7 in GCSE Physics Combined Science and grade 7 in GCSE Maths due to significant mathematical applications.
There is no coursework on this course. However, your performance during practical tasks will be assessed. There are three exams totaling 6 hours (2 x 2 hours 15 minutes and 1 x 1 hour 30 minutes) taken at the end of the course.