Physics
Key Stage 5
Meet the Staff
MrC Devoy
BSc
Mr D J Braunston
BEng
Miss D M Farley
MA MSc MInstP CPhys
Mr P J Wolfe
BSc
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Physics (KS5):

Why study Physics in the sixth form? If a student is entering any Scientific, Engineering or Mathematical course, he may well find that A Level Physics is a suggested requirement of entry. Employers also rate Physics qualifications highly, so by studying Physics you will open the doors to a surprising variety of careers.

Our AS/A2 course is endorsed by OCR and is modular in nature, with examinations in January and June of each year. The written exams comprise 70% of the final assessment and the coursework is 30%.

Year 1 (AS):
* Module 1: Physics in Action
* Module 2: Understanding Processes
* Module 3: Coursework (Instrumentation, Materials & Data
  Analysis)

Year 2 (A2):
* Module 4: Rise and fall of the Clockwork Universe
* Module 5: Field and Particle Pictures
* Module 6: Advances in Physics

Physics requires the knowledge and understanding of many facts and principles, armed with this, pupils will have the opportunity to enter careers involving any scientific, technological, engineering or medical discipline.
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