A-LEVEL PHYSICS
A Level – Physics
Introduction
Physics is that branch of Science that deals with such basic ideas as energy, force, matter and time. It involves the study of heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, mechanics and the structure of the atom and its nucleus
Recommended GCSE Subjects and Grades
Double Award Science – ** – BB
Physics Triple Award – * – B
Mathematics – * – B
Other Contributory Subjects
English, Further Mathematics
Subject Content
AS
Module AS1
Forces, Energy and Electricity
Modules AS2
Waves, Photons and Astronomy
Modules AS3
Practical Techniques and Data Analysis
A2
Module A21
Deformation of Solids, Thermal Physics, Circular Motion, Oscillations, Atomic and Nuclear Physics
Module A22:
Fields, Capacitors and Particle Physics
Module A24:
Practical Techniques and Data Analysis
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
AS 1 and AS2
Written Papers 1 hour 45 minutes
AS3
1 hour practical test
1 hour experimental analysis test
A21 and A22
Written Papers 2 hours
A23
1 hour practical test
1 hour experimental analysis test
Career Possibilities
AS/A’ Level Physics provides a relevant basis for work in the fields of: Engineering: Aeronautics, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Broadcasting and Science Journalism Medicine Environmental Physics Optics Information Technology Space Science Geophysics Meteorology
Other Information
Students should develop their practical skills and essential knowledge and understanding in physics in order to use them in new and changing contexts.
