A Level Physics

Course summary

You will find A Level Physics a fascinating course if you are interested in the workings of the universe and the theories that underpin it. A few of the topics covered are particle physics and radiation, which consists of understanding the nature of mass, energy, matter and how it relates to the history and creation of the universe. Mechanics looks at forces and motion, and why objects move. Other year 1 topics are waves, materials, electricity, and circular and oscillating motion. In year 2, gravitational fields look at the motion of orbits such as planets and satellites. Other year 2 topics are thermal physics, electric and magnetic fields, alternating current and transformers, capacitors, and nuclear physics. Practical work underpins all the topics throughout the course. In year 2, you can select your final unit for study from either astrophysics, medical physics, or engineering physics. This choice depends very much on what you have decided to study at university.