EDEXCEL | 9PH0
Studying Physics will give pupils a wonderful insight into how all things work. Our universe and all around us is Physics in the real world and pupils will study the laws, theories and models of Physics and explore and learn how they applied. It is an incredibly multifaceted subject that deepens curiosity, analytical thinking skills and widens pupils’ understanding of all they perceive and observe. This course will challenge pupils’ ideas and they will need to harness their resilience and determination as they delve into abstract ideas and complex calculations.
THE COURSE
In this course pupils will learn through a concept led approach where they will be taught to think, work and develop as scientists. Pupils will embark on a journey into both the macro and micro universe and explore both the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of matter, devices and forces around them. Please note that 40% of the assessment is based on the application of mathematical skills.
Topics include:
1. Working as a scientist
2. Mechanics
3. Electric circuits
4. Materials
5. Waves and particle nature of light
6. Further mechanics
7. Electric and magnetic fields
8. Nuclear and particle physics
9. Thermodynamics
10. Space
11. Radiation
12. Gravitational fields
13. Oscillations
REQUIRED SUBJECTS
Pupils will need at least a grade 6 in GCSE Physics or in Combined (Trilogy) Science and a grade 6 in Mathematics.
ASSESSMENTS
- Paper 1 - Topics 1, 2, 3, 6, 7. 8
30% (1hr 45mins)
- Paper 2 - Topics 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
30% (1hr 45mins)
- Paper 3 - All topics, Practical Skills and Technique
40% (2hrs 30mins)
Practical Endorsement
There are 16 assessed practicals that students complete over the two year course.
BEYOND THE COURSE
Physics provides qualification for entry into many courses, and most university courses regard Physics as a requirement for Engineering degrees. It is also used as a discriminator for competitive courses such as medicine and biomedical engineering. Physics graduates have skills that are in high demand in diverse sectors.
Recent St George’s pupils have gone on to study Civil Engineering at Manchester University, Electrical Engineering at Nottingham University, Physiotherapy at Oxford Brookes and Mechanical Engineering at Loughborough University.