Physics
A-Level
Examination Board: AQA
Specification: 7408
Course Leader: Mrs K Ward
Contact Email: kward@tgschool.net
Are you interested in:
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Fundamental questions?
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Intellectual challenge?
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Experimental work?
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Problem solving?
What Will I Study?
Do you enjoy independent problem solving and working things out for yourself? Do you enjoy practical science and want to learn how to use advanced scientific equipment like oscilloscopes, lasers and radioactive materials? Do you enjoy thinking about the big questions of life, time and the universe? Then Physics is for you! Physics is all about the fundamental laws which govern how the world works. Through careful experimentation, research and analysis you will come to understand these laws, and in doing so enhance your appreciation of the world around you.
Year 12
• Measurements and their errors
• Particles and radiation
• Waves
• Mechanics and materials
• Electricity
In Year 2 the students will also study the following three units and one additional unit from the options below which will be jointly agreed between the teachers and the cohort.
Year 13
• Further mechanics and thermal physics
• Fields and their consequences
• Nuclear physics
Optional Units:
• Astrophysics
• Medical physics
• Engineering physics
• Turning points in physics
• Electronics
Throughout the two years of the course students will be required to complete a number of specified practical assessments and will be assessed on their laboratory skills, as well as examination questions in the Year 2 exams, based on the practicals students have performed.
Additional Entry Requirements:
Grade 6 in GCSE Maths, Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or Grade 6/6 in GCSE Combined Science.
Assessment:
100% Examination. There are three exams at the end of Year 2 (each worth 34%, 34% and 32% of the qualification respectively).
Leading to futures in:
Physics A-Level is an excellent preparation for a broad range of higher education study and scientific apprenticeships. Many students follow this course with a physics related degree. The course also has clear links with a range of other subjects which are popular degree courses such as mathematics, medicine, computing, engineering (electronics, mechanical) and architecture.
Department Staff
| Mrs K Ward (KWA) | Teacher of Science |
