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?
| Paper 1 | Modules 1-5 and Periodic motion. Short and long answer questions with 25 multiple choice questions about content | 2 hours written exam 34% |
| Paper 2 | Modules 6-8. Short and long answer questions with 25 multiple choice questions about content | 2 hours written exam 34% |
| Paper 3 | Section A – Compulsory section; practical skills and data analysis Section B – assessment of optional module | 2 hours written exam 32% |
| Non-exam assessment- Practical endorsement for physics | Candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate competence. Performance is then reported separately to the A Level grade. | Non-exam Reported separately |
What Career Options Do I Have?
- Engineering
- Astronomy
- Robotics
- Physicist
- Renewable energies
- Computer science
- Communications
- Electrician
- Sports technology
- Nanotechnology
- Construction
- Radiographer
- Publishing
- Nuclear engineer
- Geotechnician Lawyer
- Quantum physicist
- Airline pilot
- Medical physicist
- Ministry of Defence engineer
- Plus many more!