Physics A Level
Subject Information
Curriculum information
Year 12 overview
Year 12 will cover the first four modules of the course, outlined below:
Module 1: Development of Practical Skills
Module 2: Foundations in Physics
Module 3: Forces and Motion
Module 4: Electrons, Waves and Photons.
You will also complete at least 6 required practical tasks (PAGs) that contribute to your practical skills qualification.
Year 13 overview
In year 13 you will cover the remaining two modules
Module 5: Newtonian World and Astrophysics
Including Units: Thermal Physics, Circular Motion, Oscillations, Gravitational Fields and Astrophysics and Cosmology
Module 6: Particle and Medical Physics
Consisting of Units: Capacitors, Electric Fields, Electromagnetism, Nuclear and Particle Physics and Medical Imaging.
You will also complete the remaining required practical tasks (PAGs) that make up the practical skills qualification.
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