Physics (along with many other A-Levels) has been re-organised to take into account the changes to GCSE sciences that were recently introduced.

There are five different A-Level courses to choose from, and we have opted for “Advanced GCSE Physics” offered by EDEXCEL. Full details of this course are available from EDEXCEL’s web site www.edexcel.org.uk/. This course will allow pupils who have studied Higher Physics to gain an A-Level in this subject in one year.

This course is, in most cases, essential for anyone thinking of pursuing a degree in pure or applied sciences or in any of the professional engineering disciplines (Aeronautical, Civil, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Nautical etc). 

With its emphasis on problem-solving and analysis the course also benefits anyone wishing to read subjects such as Architecture, Medicine, Law or Finance.

Statics,
Dynamics,
Kinematics

This unit is assessed by an 80 minute written paper, taken in June of the 6ths , or January of the 7ths for those transferring from Higher.

DC Electricity,
Nature of Light

This unit is assessed by an 80 minute written paper, taken in June of the 6ths , or January of the 7ths for those transferring from Higher.

This Module covers experimental work where students can demonstrate their skills in Planning, Implementing and Analysing experiments as well as drawing Conclusions and Evaluating their results. 

It is Internally assessed and externally moderated.

Electric and Magnetic Fields,
Particle Physics

This unit is assessed by a 95 minute written paper, taken by all in January of the 7ths.

Kinetic Theory of Gases
Nuclear Physics
Oscillations
Astrophysics

This unit is assessed by a 95 minute written paper, taken by all in January of the 7ths.

This Module covers experimental work where students can demonstrate their skills in Planning, Implementing and Analysing experiments as well as drawing Conclusions and Evaluating their results. 

It is Internally assessed and externally moderated.