As well as theoretical learning, this Advanced Level Physics course will help you develop investigative and practical skills as you apply your learning to experimental applications.
Course details
| Qualification name | GCE A Level in Physics A |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st September 2024 |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
1 of either Biology, Chemistry or Physics: Combined Science Grade 6-5, Separate Science Grade 6,6,5, Maths Grade 5 2 of either Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths: Combined Science Grade 6-6, Separate Science Grade 6,6,6 Maths Grade 6 3 of either: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths: Grade 77 GCSE Combined Science 2 x 7s and 1 Grade 6 in, Separate Science, GCSE Maths 6
View the key features of this course.
Module 1: Development of practical skills Module 2: Foundations in physics Module 3: Forces and motion Module 4: Electrons, waves and photons Module 5: Newtonian world and astrophysics Module 6: Particles and medical physics
Understand how the course will be delivered.
Classroom based
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
Paper 1 assesses the content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 Paper 2 assesses the content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 plus any material appropriately flagged from modules 3 and 5 Paper 3 assesses the content from modules 1 to 6
A physics opens the door to all sorts of jobs and higher educational courses. All technology that surrounds us is based on the principles of physics, so if you are considering working in any area related to technology from music to medicine or lasers to law, then studying physics is an essential first step.
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