Physics

Course summary

These specifications have been developed for students who wish to continue with a study of Physics after GCSE. Some students may wish to follow a physics course for only one year as an AS GCE, to broaden their curriculum. Others will continue their course to Advanced GCE. Such a course will prepare students to progress into further education, to follow courses in physics, engineering, one of the other sciences or related subjects, or to enter employment where a knowledge of physics would be useful. AS Physics (Year 12) - Measurements and their errors - Particles and radiation - Waves - Mechanics and materials - Electricity A2 Physics (Year 13) - Further mechanics and thermal physics - Fields and their consequences - Nuclear physics