Physics

Exam Board: AQA

The physics course is divided into 8 topics plus one optional topic. Each topic encompasses the relevant practical skills.

• Topic 1: Measurements and their errors
• Topic 2: Particles and radiation
• Topic 3: Waves
• Topic 4: Mechanics and materials
• Topic 5: Electricity
• Topic 6: Further mechanics and thermal physics
• Topic 7: Fields and their consequences
• Topic 8: Nuclear physics

Optional topics include: astrophysics, medical physics, engineering physics, turning points in physics, electronics

It is essential that students who opt to study A-level physics also study mathematics A-level. The study of physics also supports work in mathematics and chemistry.

Assessment

100% exam

Requirements

Sixth Form entry requirements and a grade 5 or above in GCSE mathematics, grade 5 or above in all three separate sciences or grade 6 in science trilogy.

Where can it lead?

Physics is the basis for a wide range of degree level subject including astrophysics, electrical and mechanical engineering, medicine, particle physics, nanotechnology and many more.