PHYSICS
The Physics course is an excellent course to take if you enjoy developing your understanding of how the world works, you enjoy practical work and you like to think and problem solve. It is split into two parts comprising the AS and A2. Both components are required in order to obtain the GCE certificate in Physics. It can be studied over two years or more intensely within one year.
The specification offered is the AQA syllabus.
Specification Units
AQA Syllabus A
Unit 1 PHYA1 Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity
Unit 2 PHYA2 Mechanics, Materials and Waves
Unit 3 Investigative and Practical Skills in AS Physics
Unit 4 PHYA4 Fields and Further Mechanics
Unit 5 PHA5A-5D Nuclear Physics, Thermal Physics and Optional Topics
Unit 6 Investigative and Practical Skills in A2 Physics
A Level physics is an excellent subject to take if you have an interest in going on to further study at University.
