Course Introduction

If you are the sort of person who has always asked “How?”, “Why?”, and always want to know how and why things work, then Physics may just be the subject for you.

It is highly thought of by employers in a huge range of careers as a result of the problem solving skills that become highly developed during the course.

Students studying A-Level Physics can go onto a wide variety of degrees and careers including: Physics, Scientific Research, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Medicine, Aeronautical Engineering, Architecture, Computing.

Course Content and Methodology

At LMS we study the OCR course leading to A-Level qualifications. The course bridges the gap between GCSE and A-Level standard of thinking and problem solving. Students in Year 12 study two module areas. These extend upon some topics studied at GCSE such as forces and electricity and introduce new areas such as the physics of materials and quantum physics.

Year 13 builds on the Year 12 topic areas, developing a more extensive understanding of field theories and diagnostic techniques in medicine but also introduces fields at the forefront of Physics research in Cosmology, Particles, and Nuclear Physics.

Assessment

Exam Board: OCR GCE A-Level Physics A H556

Assessment is by means three units taken at the end of Year 13 with a practical endorsement reported separately to the student’s grade.

Component 1:

Modeling Physics - 2h 15 mins written paper (100 marks – 37%)

Component 2:

Exploring Physics - 2h 15 mins written paper (100 marks – 37%)

Component 3:

Unified Physics - 1h 30 mins written paper (70 marks – 26%)

Component 4:

Practical Endorsement Non examined and reported separately

Course Requirements

Students must have studied dual award or separate sciences at GCSE Higher Tier and whilst students can complete the course with grade 6, students are more likely to have successful A-Level outcomes if they have achieved grade 7 or above. Supporting grades in mathematics are also a requirement.

Facilities