Physics A-Level

In simple terms, Physics could be considered as the science of matter, motion and energy. 

The Physics A-Level syllabus can cover a range of topics including: mechanics, materials, space, waves, electricity and circuits, electric and magnetic fields, thermodynamics, nuclear radiation, particles. 

The course allows for practical investigations to use apparatus and techniques, develop knowledge and research skills and link them to theory. 

Key Skills Acquired

Analysis, investigative problem solving, decision making, scientific research, references and reporting, following scientific procedures, making and recording observations

Prerequisites

Higher level Maths at GCSE (or equivalent) is required as a portion of the course requires maths skills. 

Complimentary A-Levels

Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Further Mathematics, Environmental Science, Psychology, Geography, Accounting, History, Modern Languages, Marine Science, Economics, Business Studies, Computer Science, Design & Technology, Information Technology, Law, Philosophy, Product Design

Typical Assessment

Examinations. 

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, OCR, CCEA, WJEC, Pearson Edexcel (UK)

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE), Pearson Edexcel (International)

Career Options

Healthcare, medicine, veterinary, dentistry, sciences, architecture, forensics, education, engineering, technology, finance & banking, data science, actuary, economics, statistics, computer science, programming, meteorology, scientist.

UK Universities Include

University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, Imperial College London, University of Manchester, University of Birmingham, University of Bristol, University of Edinburgh, University of Glasgow, University of St Andrews, University of Durham, University of Southampton, University of Nottingham, University of Leeds, University of Warwick, University of York, University of Exeter, University of Liverpool, University of Sheffield, University of Leicester, University of Surrey, University of Lancaster, University of Bath, University of East Anglia, University of Sussex, University of Kent, University of Reading, University of Aberdeen, University of Strathclyde, University of Plymouth, University of Portsmouth, University of Hertfordshire, University of Hull, University of Lincoln, University of Central Lancashire, University of South Wales, University of Cardiff, University of Keele, University of Greenwich, Liverpool John Moores University, University of Bangor