Physics A Level


Exam Board: EDEXCEL
The A level course focuses largely on the development of laws, theories and models of Physics, including in-depth explorations of practical applications. The course builds on prior knowledge from GCSE Science and Additional Science, although Additional Science is not essential. A level Physics gives students a good grounding for higher education by developing problem solving and critical thinking skills.

What will I study?

AS PHYSICS IN YEAR 12
Unit Title	Assessment
Physics on the Go Includes mechanics and materials	One Hour twenty minute exam worth 40%
Physics at Work Includes waves and electricity	One Hour twenty minute exam worth 40%
Exploring Physics Experiment based on a Physics-based visit or case study of an application of Physics	Internally assessed coursework worth 20%

A2 PHYSICS IN YEAR 13
Unit Title	Assessment (50% carried from the AS course)
Physics on the Move Includes mechanics, fields and particles	One hour thirty-five minute exam worth 40%
Physics from Creation to Collapse Includes thermal, nuclear, oscillations, astrophysics and cosmology	One hour thirty-five minute exam worth 40%
Experimental Physics Plan, carry out and analyse an experiment	Internally assessed coursework worth 20%

What can it lead to?
Studying Physics can lead to employment in a range of professions, including engineering, medicine, aviation, mechanics and business.