A Level of Physics is an ideal preparation for further study in the physical sciences or any kind of engineering. If you are interested in applying for a degree course in these areas of study, you will find most universities also require Mathematics at A Level. Apart from Mathematics, other subjects that would complement Physics include Computing, Further Maths, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, Music Technology, Graphics and Geography. You will already have come across some of the concepts of A Level Physics at GCSE level such as forces, energy, waves, radioactivity, electricity and magnetism. At A Level, you will start to see how these ideas work together, and begin to grasp the universal principles that apply to everything from the smallest atoms to the largest galaxies. The department at Wyke has two well-equipped laboratories on the ground floor of the Ash building. There is also an open-access computer area adjacent to one of the laboratories and a demonstration classroom shared with the rest of the Science department. The course is supported with online resources as well as printed notes and booklets. COURSE DETAILS – YEAR 1 SECTION 1: MEASUREMENTS AND THEIR ERRORS In this section of the study, you will learn that all measurements that you take have errors. SECTION 2: PARTICLES AND RADIATION In this section of the study, you will learn about particles that make up atoms and how light interacts with electrons. SECTION 3: WAVES In this section, you will learn about the properties of waves and how waves interfere with matter and each other. SECTION 4: MECHANICS AND MATERIALS In this section, you will look at forces, motion and elastic materials. SECTION 5: ELECTRICITY The final section of your first year will further develop your knowledge of the fundamental principles of electricity developed at the GCSE level. There are no external exams at the end of the first year. Progression to the second year of the course will be based on internal assessments during your first year of study. COURSE DETAILS – YEAR 2 SECTION 6: FURTHER MECHANICS AND THERMAL PHYSICS In this section, you will learn about thermal physics, circular motion and oscillations. SECTION 7: FIELDS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES In this section of the study, you will learn about three types of fields: gravitational, electrical and magnetic. SECTION 8: NUCLEAR PHYSICS Here you will study how unstable nuclei can break down to produce nuclear radiation. SECTION 9: ASTROPHYSICS In this section, you will learn about telescopes, star classification, pulsars, quasars, black holes and the big bang. Although there are no internally assessed coursework elements, there are twelve compulsory assessed practical activities which are externally verified. Six of these are in your first year and six are in your second year.
• Minimum 5 GCSEs • All grade 5 or above • Must include an English A Level of Physics requires you to achieve at least the minimum entry requirements for your chosen pathway plus a grade 6 or higher in GCSE Physics and Maths plus 1 grade 6 or higher in another Science. If you are studying combined Science, you need to achieve grades 6-6 or higher and a grade 6 in Maths. The minimum entry requirements will be discussed at open events and your college interview.
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A Level of Physics is an ideal preparation for further study in the physical sciences or any kind of engineering. If you are interested in applying for a degree course in these areas of study, you will find most universities also require Mathematics at A Level. Apart from Mathematics, other subjects that would complement Physics include Computing, Further Maths, Statistics, Chemistry, Biology, Music Technology, Graphics and Geography. You will already have come across some of the concepts of A Level Physics at GCSE level such as forces, energy, waves, radioactivity, electricity and magnetism. At A Level, you will start to see how these ideas work together, and begin to grasp the universal principles that apply to everything from the smallest atoms to the largest galaxies. The department at Wyke has two well-equipped laboratories on the ground floor of the Ash building. There is also an open-access computer area adjacent to one of the laboratories and a demonstration classroom shared with the rest of the Science department. The course is supported with online resources as well as printed notes and booklets. COURSE DETAILS – YEAR 1 SECTION 1: MEASUREMENTS AND THEIR ERRORS In this section of the study, you will learn that all measurements that you take have errors. SECTION 2: PARTICLES AND RADIATION In this section of the study, you will learn about particles that make up atoms and how light interacts with electrons. SECTION 3: WAVES In this section, you will learn about the properties of waves and how waves interfere with matter and each other. SECTION 4: MECHANICS AND MATERIALS In this section, you will look at forces, motion and elastic materials. SECTION 5: ELECTRICITY The final section of your first year will further develop your knowledge of the fundamental principles of electricity developed at the GCSE level. There are no external exams at the end of the first year. Progression to the second year of the course will be based on internal assessments during your first year of study. COURSE DETAILS – YEAR 2 SECTION 6: FURTHER MECHANICS AND THERMAL PHYSICS In this section, you will learn about thermal physics, circular motion and oscillations. SECTION 7: FIELDS AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES In this section of the study, you will learn about three types of fields: gravitational, electrical and magnetic. SECTION 8: NUCLEAR PHYSICS Here you will study how unstable nuclei can break down to produce nuclear radiation. SECTION 9: ASTROPHYSICS In this section, you will learn about telescopes, star classification, pulsars, quasars, black holes and the big bang. Although there are no internally assessed coursework elements, there are twelve compulsory assessed practical activities which are externally verified. Six of these are in your first year and six are in your second year.
• Minimum 5 GCSEs • All grade 5 or above • Must include an English A Level of Physics requires you to achieve at least the minimum entry requirements for your chosen pathway plus a grade 6 or higher in GCSE Physics and Maths plus 1 grade 6 or higher in another Science. If you are studying combined Science, you need to achieve grades 6-6 or higher and a grade 6 in Maths. The minimum entry requirements will be discussed at open events and your college interview.
100 % EXAMS.