In Physics the content studied includes: Mechanics, DC Circuits, Material Science, Quantum Mechanics, Wave Theory.
Salters Horners Applied Physics
Throughout this course, you will be developing your knowledge and understanding of what it means to work scientifically in the context of physics and its applications. Each chapter is carefully designed to help you to become increasingly competent in manipulating quantities and their units, in planning, carrying out and evaluating practical experiments, and in communicating your knowledge and understanding of physics. In return, you will obtain a greater understanding of the world around you. You will gain a greater understanding of the fundamentals behind mechanics, DC circuits, quantum theory, relativity and thermodynamics. Dedicating your time to this course is hard work but facilitates a deeper understanding of how and why machines and systems work rather than the mere acceptance that they do.
The content studied includes:
Mechanics
DC Circuits
Material Science
Quantum Mechanics
Wave Theory.
Content includes: All modules in year 12 and:
Further Mechanics
Particle Physics
Modelling the Universe
Nuclear Physics
Thermal Physics
Gravitational Fields
Electromagnetism.
Assessment consists of three externally examined papers and the Science Practical Endorsement. Students must complete all assessments in May/June in any single year.
Paper 1 - 30% (Mechanics, DC circuits, Electromagnetism, Thermal Physics)
Paper 2 - 30% (Material Science, Quantum Theory, Nuclear Physics, Modelling the Universe)
Paper 3 - 40% (Synoptic assessment; all content covered in year 12 and year 13).
Practical endorsement: Students will be assessed through a minimum of 16 identified practical activities within each qualification. The assessment outcomes will be reported separately on students’ certificates alongside the overall grade for the qualification. To achieve a pass, students must demonstrate that they are competent in all of the practical skills listed in the subject content requirements.
601/4848/2
Mr M Kilpatrick
Pearson
Students are expected to have 5 Grade 5 GCSEs including:
Grade 4 English Language
Grade 6 or above in Maths
Grade 6 or above in Physics or 66 for Combined Science
It is recommended that students wishing to study Physics will also study Maths.
Studying Physics does not limit your future career choices – it only opens more. With a radically changing job market, students who have studied A Level Physics are seen by employers to have exceptional problem solving skills, the ability to work in a logical manner, and the ability to work at the highest level of complexity.
Students who have studied Physics often go into careers such as engineering, finance, architecture, scientific research and many more.