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Physics
About the course:
These specifications have been developed for students who wish to continue with a study of Physics after GCSE. Some students may wish to follow a physics course for only one year as an AS GCE, in order to broaden their curriculum. Others will continue their course to Advanced GCE. Such a course will prepare students to progress into further education, to follow courses in physics, engineering, one of the other sciences or related subjects, or to enter employment where a knowledge of physics would be useful.
Topics Covered:
AS Physics (Year 12)
- Measurements and their errors
- Particles and radiation
- Waves
- Mechanics and materials
- Electricity
A2 Physics (Year 13)
- Further mechanics and thermal physics
- Fields and their consequences
- Nuclear physics
In addition pupils can select an optional unit from the following
- Astrophysics
- Medical physics
- Engineering physics
- Turning points in physics
- Electronics
What is expected of you:
You will be expected to attend all lessons and complete all tasks on time. You will need to have a passion for Physics and be able to cope with the pressures of a demanding course. You will also need to enjoy and understand Mathematics to a high standard.
What it prepares you for:
Higher Education
- Physics
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Astronomy
- Architecture
Careers
- Architect
- Vet
- Engineer
- Forensic science
- Radiographer
How will it be assessed?
Paper 1: Sections 1 to 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion). Written exam: 2 hours, 85 marks, 34% of A-level
Paper 2: Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 and assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1. Written exam 2 hours, 85 marks, 34% of A-level
Paper 3: Section A Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: optional module. Written exam 2 hours, 80 marks, 32% of A-Level
Entry requirements:
- At least five GCSEs at grades 5-9 including 6 or above in GCSE physics or 6-6 in Combined Science
- Students who wish to take A-Level Physics need to achieve grade 6 minimum in GCSE Maths
Qualification details:
AQA AS/A2 Physics
Specification code: Physics - 7407/7408
For more information:
If you are an internal applicant, please talk to your science teacher about the possibility of studying A-Level Physics in the sixth form. Alternatively, you may choose to talk to Mrs K Weston (Senior Lead Science)
If you are an external applicant and would like more details about this course please email sixthform@mosslands.wirral.sch.uk