Physics

Level 3 / A-Level Programmes

The A level in Physics is your launchpad to understanding the fundamental forces that govern our world. In the AS level, you’ll delve into mechanics, materials, waves, and electricity, uncovering the secrets of motion, light, and circuits. As you advance to the A2 level, you’ll explore further mechanics, electric and magnetic fields, nuclear physics, and the thrilling realms of thermodynamics and cosmology. The core practical experiments of the International A level are covered in depth within the course, and assessed via examination paper. From the tiniest particles to the vast cosmos, this qualification empowers you to decode the secrets of the universe

A-Level Physics

Students of the Edexcel A level physics course will be expected to demonstrate and apply the knowledge, understanding and skills described below. In addition, they will be expected to analyse, interpret and evaluate a range of scientific information, ideas and evidence using their knowledge, understanding and skills.

Examination Specifications

Curriculum

Unit 1: Mechanics and Materials

Mechanics
Materials

Unit 2: Waves and Electricity

Waves and Particle Nature of Light
Electric Circuits

Unit 3: Practical Skills in Physics I

Understanding of procedures and techniques from practical experiments covered in units 1 and 2

Unit 4: Further Mechanics, Fields and Particles

Further Mechanics
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Nuclear and Particle Physics

Unit 5: Thermodynamics, Radiation, Oscillations and Cosmology

Thermodynamics
Nuclear Decay
Oscillations
Astrophysics and Cosmology

Unit 6: Practical Skills in Physics II

Understanding of procedures and techniques from practical experiments covered in units 4 and 5

Entry Requirements

To study 3 A Levels:

5 GCSEs at grade 5 or higher, including English Language and Maths

Please note:

BTEC or vocational qualifications will not be accepted in place of GCSEs

Additional Requirements

9-5 in Maths
9-5 in Biology if taking separate sciences
9-5 in Double Science / Core Science AND Additional Science (not applied or vocational Science)

If you do not meet these requirements, please get in touch. We may have some solutions for you.

Career/Academic Pathways

Many of our science A Level students progress to university to continue their studies in a variety of course areas, including (but not limited to):

Biology
Chemistry
Dentistry
Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sciences
Nursing
Medicine/Biomedical Sciences
Psychology

Department Contact

Hotline : (+44) 161 647 7090

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