Physics
AQA PHYSICS SPECIFICATION B at AS
Physics is amazing and it is improving every aspect of our lives. It offers good opportunities for pupils with strong mathematical and scientific skills to further their experience in these areas. The continued study of physics at school is highly rated by employers in a whole range of areas. A student of physics is recognised as an intelligent, numerate, computer literate team member who is able to communicate facts clearly and as someone who will be able to learn new skills quickly. Students of physics feed easily into any technological industry. They are also sought after for a wide range of less obvious career areas. This is because of the diverse range of skills they possess. Law, the media, finance, medicine, economics, music pharmacology and education offer examples.
We would advise potential course members to consult their present physics teacher as to their suitability for this course. Potential applicants need to be making good progress with their Higher Tier GCSE Mathematics course. Ideally the potential to achieve grade A outcomes with current GCSE Science and Additional Science courses is desirable. The course is designed to build on the knowledge and understanding of the work done on these courses.
There are two teachers in the department who share the sixth form teaching. The subject is a taught course with ten hours in each fortnight of the
The AS and A2 course have a modular structure with examinations in the January and May/June of Year 12 and Year 13. The following gives some idea of the topics covered:
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This course offers the opportunity, through a context based approach, to enable the development of an in-depth knowledge and understanding of physics principles. The department looks forward to answering your questions about studying with us in the physics department next academic year either at AS or at AS with the desire to continue your studies at A2.
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