To stimulate and sustain interest and enjoyment in Physics. To show the students how Physics can be used in industrial and business situations, such as mechanical, electrical, civil and aerospace engineering, medical imaging, astrophysics, particle and nuclear physics components. There is a good balance between the descriptive and mathematical components of mechanics, electricity, waves and particle physics at A Level. These areas are built upon within the second year and, in addition, students study thermal physics and gases, electric and magnetic fields, astrophysics, nuclear physics and medical imaging to a standard allowing them access to the most demanding University courses. The mathematical content of the course is Level 2 in challenge and builds up as the course progresses. In Year 13 study is suitable for those interested in theoretical and practical aspects of physics and engineering.
An APS of 6+ - AND a grade 6+ in GCSE Physics or GCSE Combined Science (6-6) - AND a grade 7+ in GCSE Maths - AND can only be studied alongside A Level Maths
Paper 1 - Modelling Physics (Mechanics, Materials, Astrophysics, Thermal Physics and gases) Paper 2 - Exploring Physics (Electricity, Waves, Photons, Nuclear and particle physics, medical imaging) Paper 3 - Unified Physics (Synoptic application of all aspects of the course) You will also undertake a practical endorsement over the two years focussed on practical apparatus and techniques linked to the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Brampton Road, St Albans, AL1 4PR |
To stimulate and sustain interest and enjoyment in Physics. To show the students how Physics can be used in industrial and business situations, such as mechanical, electrical, civil and aerospace engineering, medical imaging, astrophysics, particle and nuclear physics components. There is a good balance between the descriptive and mathematical components of mechanics, electricity, waves and particle physics at A Level. These areas are built upon within the second year and, in addition, students study thermal physics and gases, electric and magnetic fields, astrophysics, nuclear physics and medical imaging to a standard allowing them access to the most demanding University courses. The mathematical content of the course is Level 2 in challenge and builds up as the course progresses. In Year 13 study is suitable for those interested in theoretical and practical aspects of physics and engineering.
An APS of 6+ - AND a grade 6+ in GCSE Physics or GCSE Combined Science (6-6) - AND a grade 7+ in GCSE Maths - AND can only be studied alongside A Level Maths
Paper 1 - Modelling Physics (Mechanics, Materials, Astrophysics, Thermal Physics and gases) Paper 2 - Exploring Physics (Electricity, Waves, Photons, Nuclear and particle physics, medical imaging) Paper 3 - Unified Physics (Synoptic application of all aspects of the course) You will also undertake a practical endorsement over the two years focussed on practical apparatus and techniques linked to the course.