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Physics A Level (OCR)
Head of Department:
Mr R Hypher
Teaching Staff:
Mr R Hypher
Mr M Saunders
Mrs S Sriharan
Overview
A Level Physics gives you the tools to explain the world around
you properly and gain an insight into the question “Why does
that happen?”
Course Content
Classical – Motion; Forces;
Work, Energy and Power;
Materials; Momentum;
Thermal Physics; Gas Laws;
Circular Motion; Oscillations;
Gravitational Fields; Stars
and Cosmology.
Modern – Charge and
Current; Energy, Power
and Resistance; Electrical
Circuits; Waves; Interference
of Waves; Quantum Physics;
Capacitance; Electric Fields;
Magnetic Fields; Particle
Physics; Radioactivity;
Nuclear Physics and Medical
Physics.
The course structure is:
Paper 1 Modelling Physics:
(2hrs 15mins, 37%)
Paper 2 Exploring Physics:
(2hrs 15mins, 37%)
Paper 3 Unified Physics:
(1hr 30mins, 26%)
Expectations
Physics is a demanding
A Level subject that requires
high levels of concentration,
self-directed study and
external research. Students
are expected to read and
digest material in their own
time, as well as in class, and
to bring an enquiring mind.
Future Pathway
An A Level qualification in
Physics opens the door to a
wealth of opportunities.
Physics is highly regarded by
universities and, in addition
to Engineering, Technology
and Climatology courses,
is often a prerequisite
for Medicine, Dentistry,
Optometry and Veterinary
Medicine. This is because
students with a good A Level
in Physics demonstrate high
level analysis skills which are
valued by employers.
Key Skills
Candidates will develop
their observational and
evaluation skills through
the many experiments that
we will undertake. They will
also gain high level problem
solving and decision-making
skills as they move through
the course.
Recommended Entry
Requirements
Grade 6-6 at GCSE (Physics
or Combined Science) and
at least Grade 6 in GCSE
Mathematics.
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