PHYSICS
The specification provides a firm grounding for those wishing to enter higher education courses in Physics, related subjects, and in engineering and electronics. In most of these courses an A Level award is a prerequisite for entry
A2 Level
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A2 1 Deformation of Solids, Thermal Physics, Circular Motion, Oscillations and Atomic and Nuclear Physics
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A2 2 Fields Capacitors and Particle Physics
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A2 3 Practical Techniques and Data Analysis
A’LEVEL SUBJECT CONTENT
AS Level
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AS 1 Forces, Energy and Electricity
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AS 2 Waves, Photons and Astronomy
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AS 3 Practical Techniques and Data Analysis
KEY FEATURES
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Develops pupils’ interest in and enthusiasm for Physics, including developing an interest in further study and careers in the subject;
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Helps pupils develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works;
Develops essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other.
RECOMMENDED SUBJECT/S AND GRADES AT GCSE
Minimum: Grade of 80% in the Physics component of Double Award Science.
CAREER POSSIBILITIES
AS/A level Physics provides a relevant basis for work in the fields of:
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Broadcasting
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Engineering
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Environmental Physics
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Geophysics
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Information Technology
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Optics
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Medicine
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Meteorology
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Science
OTHER INFORMATION
The specification promotes continuity, coherence and progression within the study of
Physics. For those progressing directly into employment, an AS or A Level award is relevant not only in the fields of science, engineering and medicine, but also to areas of commerce and public service that value problem-solving and practical skills.
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
AS Level
Unit AS 1 & AS 2: 1 hour 45 minutes examination paper per module
Unit AS 3: 2 (1 hour) components
Externally assessed practical and a paper requiring analysis of experimental results.
A2 Level
Unit A2 1 & A2 2: 2 hour examination paper per module
Unit A2 3: 2 (1 hour) components
Externally assessed practical and a paper requiring analysis of experimental results