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A Level Physics
Examination Board: AQA
What Will I learn?
Measurements and their errors (Throughout)
Particles and radiation (Year 12)
Waves (Year 12)
Mechanics and materials (Year 12)
Electricity (Year 12)
Further mechanics and thermal physics (Year 13)
Fields and their consequences (Year 13)
Nuclear physics (Year 13)
Option choice - In year 13 you will study either Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics or Turning Points in Physics
How Am I Assessed?
What Career Options Do I Have?
Engineering
Astronomy
Robotics
Renewable energies
Computer science
Communications
Sports technology
Nanotechnology
Construction
Publishing
Physicist
Nuclear engineer
Geotechnician
Electrician
Quantum physicist
Airline pilot
Medical physicist
Lawyer
Radiographer
Ministry of Defence engineer
Plus many more!
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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music Performance
BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport
Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Business
Cambridge Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care
Cambridge Advanced National in Human Biology
Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology
Extended Project Qualification