Physics

The OCR GCE Physics course is designed to give a flexible and stimulating approach to studying A level Physics. In addition to traditional concepts, students will study modern contexts in which Physics is used. Questions asked will range from movement of objects and how every day material behaves, to questions about the future of the Universe and what we can learn by observing the stars.

A GCSE grade 5 in Physics and Chemistry or 6-6 Combined Science and a grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics.

Course Content: Linear - 2 year A level. OCR Physics A Content overview: Module 1: Development of practical skills in Physics Module 2: Foundations in Physics Module 3: Forces and Motion Module 4: Electrons, Waves and Protons Module 5: Newtonian world and Astrophysics Module 6: Particle and Medical Physics The course involves both theory and practical activities and makes use of Information and Communication Technology. Due to the high level maths content in this course, we highly recommend a grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics for this subject.

Classroom based learning.

Teaching & Assessment: Year 12 Students will be entered into AS examinations at the end of Year 12 as a benchmark of the progress they have made. There are two papers both examining content and practical skills in Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4. Year 13 Students will be examined on all six modules in three papers. Practical skills will also be reported separately as the practical endorsement in Physics.

Future Progression:
This course is suitable for any career involving Physics including medicine, engineering, research, the Armed Forces, law, banking and commence to list a few. Students make use of not only their physics knowledge but also the analytical and problem-solving skills they developed during the course.