Any special requirements? Students must have achieved at least a grade B in GCSE Mathematics (Higher Tier) and at least 2 GCSE Science grades B. These can be either GCSE Core and Additional Science or GCSE Physics plus one other from GCSE Chemistry or GCSE Biology. It is also recommended that one of your other AS subjects be Mathematics, particularly if you are planning to continue on to the A2 course. You should be aware though that nearly all Engineering, Physics and related degree courses require you to have A-level Mathematics. What will I study? Year One - New ideas in physics, such as Particle Physics - fundamental properties and the nature of matter, radiation and quantum phenomena; The application of in-depth knowledge of well-established topics as electricity; The principles and applications of mechanics - vectors, forces and energy Materials - their bulk properties and tensile strength Waves - their characteristics, properties and applications of waves, including refraction, diffraction, superposition and interference Year Two - AS content as above along with the following topics: Motion - circular and oscillatory, further vectors Fields - electric and magnetic Nuclear and Thermal Physics - characteristics of the nucleus, unstable nuclei and energy An optional topic - to gain deeper understanding and awareness of a selected branch of physics - possibly Astronomy and cosmology, Electronics, Medical Physics or Engineering Physics. How will I be assessed? You will be assessed 100% through examination. The A-level course will also have a practical endorsement taken along-side the written examinations, which does not contribute to the final A-level grade.
Name: Physics Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160421 14:37:58 Updated 20161021 09:30:55
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