Introduction
A Level Physics builds on skills and knowledge gained in GCSE Science and then explores how Physics defines the way that forces and energy shape our world. It is a fast developing and exciting Science which is often at the forefront of modern technologies.
Where does it lead?
Physics is an extremely well respected qualification. The main employment sectors are engineering, business, the I.T. industry, research, finance, development and medicine (some medicine courses require Physics).
Course details
The A Level is composed of 8 core content areas:
Measurements and their errors, Particles and Radiation, Mechanics and Materials, Waves, and Electricity, Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics, Fields and their Consequences, Nuclear Physics and an option content area most likely to be Engineering Physics.
All external exams at the end of Year 13:
Paper 1: 34% of A Level, 2 hours, assessing the first 5 core content areas.
Paper 2: 34% of A Level, 2 hours, assessing the additional 3 core content areas.
Paper 3: 32% of A Level, 2 hours, assessing the option content area and practical skills and data analysis.