Physics

Course Title: OCR Physics A (H556)

Type: A-Level

Entry Requirements:

Prospective students will need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9 to 5 including English and Mathematics. Applicants must achieve a minimum of grade 6 in GCSE Physics or grades 6:6 in Combined Science. Desirable that applicants additionally gain a grade 5 in Mathematics.

Overview:

A-Level Physics gives you the chance to explore the principles that govern the world around us from the motion of tiny particles to the behaviour of stars and galaxies. You’ll study forces, energy, electricity, waves, quantum phenomena, and nuclear physics, astrophysics, discovering how physics underpins the technologies and innovations that shape modern life.

Key Topics Include:

• Mechanics and Materials: motion, forces, energy and the properties of matter.
• Waves and Electricity: sound, light, circuits, and electromagnetism.
• Quantum Physics and Nuclear Physics: particles, radioactive decay and modern physics applications.
• Astrophysics and Cosmology: the structure and evolution of the universe.
• Medical Physics: How physics is applied to medicine.

Assessment:

• Three external examinations at the end of Year 13.
• Practical Endorsement to demonstrate your experimental skills and scientific reasoning.

What students say:

‘Physics is really interesting, and A-Level fills in a lot of the holes that GCSE left’ 

‘A level physics really is interesting, knowing how things work is really the best feeling’