Physics
Malton School - North Yorkshire
01653692828
Middlecave Road, Malton, YO17 7NH
Course summary

You will study many of the recently explored and exciting areas of Physics during this course, topics will cover research into sub-atomic particles (quarks, neutrinos...), explanations about relativity and how the universe came into existence and is evolving. The course begins by building on many of the topics you will be familiar with at GCSE, and as your Physics knowledge develops we will introduce new topics. There is also an option topic, taken in Year 13, which can be taken from Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics, Electronics or Turning Points in Physics. The course involves a mixture of practical and theoretical physics, interspersed with demonstrations and discussions. The theoretical work is supported by short pieces of practical work which allow you to develop your understanding. As the course progresses you will develop your ability to solve a range of increasingly complex problems and undertake more demanding experiments. These are key skills no matter what your future career intentions are.

Entry requirements

GCSE Physics at level 6 OR Combined Science at level 66

How you'll be assessed

A level assessment is by written exam. The exams will test students with a range of questions: multiple choice, short answer, long answer, calculations, practical skills and data analysis: Three 2 hour papers: Paper 1 covering Year 1 topics and Further Mechanics, Paper 2 covering Thermal Physics, Fields and Nuclear Physics, Paper 3 covering practical skills, data analysis and the Year 13 option topic.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMiddlecave Road, Malton, YO17 7NH