Physics A Level

• Module 1: Development of practical skills in physics

• Module 2: Foundations in physics

• Module 3: Forces and motion

• Module 4: Electrons, waves and photons

• Module 5: Newtonian world and astrophysics

• Module 6: Particles and medical physics

Modules 2, 3 & 4 are taught in Year 12. Modules 5 & 6 are taught in year 13. Module 1 is taught throughout years 12 & 13 and students are expected to become proficient in practical skills with this element being examined in the final exam by written questions.

Students will follow the OCR A specification and will be assessed at the end of Year 13.

The examinations are comprised of 3 papers:

Paper 1 - 2 hours 15 minutes

Paper 2 - 2 hours 15 minutes

Paper 3 - 1 hour 30 minutes

The results of these 3 papers determine the overall grade that the student receives.

Grade 6 GCSE Combined Science or Grade 6 GCSE Physics

Grade 6 in GCSE Maths

Grade 5 in GCSE English

Physics aims to explain the workings of the universe using mathematics and remains among the most challenging of A levels. It is also a fundamentally practical subject and this combination of theoretical and practical modelling and problem solving is recognised by employers and HE establishments. It is an enabling A level for a range of courses in physical sciences, computing and engineering.

Many students who go on to study medicine will also be glad they studied physics.