A Level Physics

This course is ideal for learners who enjoy Science and Maths and are considering a career in a STEM field. Throughout the course learners will look at many different areas, from Astrophysics to Particle Physics and everything in between.

Would you like to know the answer to; “What is the ultimate fate of the universe?”

Then this course is for you.

The Units are:

• Mechanics: Forces, motion, energy and the links between them.
• Electrical Circuits: A fundamental understanding of how circuits work.
• Materials Science: Aerodynamics, fluid flow and the behaviour of materials under tension and compression.
• Waves: Standing waves, Refraction, Polarisation and many more wave properties.
• Nature of Light: Wave-particle duality and the strange world of quantum physics.
• Further Mechanics: Circular motion and momentum.
• Fields: Electric, Magnetic and Gravitational fields.
• Nuclear and Particle Physics: The physics of the fundamental building blocks of matter.
• Thermodynamics: Heating and cooling of materials.
• Astrophysics: Interstellar measurements, dark matter and the fate of the universe.
• Radioactivity: Radioactive decay, fission and fusion.
• Vibrations: Simple harmonic motion and oscillating system.

This course is assessed by exams.

GCSE Grade 6 in Science and Maths with an average points score of 5.7 or above.

There are a variety of different progression routes you can follow with this course. This can include different pathways to achieve numerous careers through Higher Education, Apprenticeships or directly into Employment. Here are some progression routes:

• Physics
• Astrophysics
• Radiotherapy
• Biomedical Science
• Clinical Science
• Math