Physics A Level

Subject Information

Physics A Level

Curriculum information

Year 12 overview

Year 12 will cover the first four modules of the course, outlined below:

Module 1: Development of Practical Skills

Module 2: Foundations in Physics

Module 3: Forces and Motion

Module 4: Electrons, Waves and Photons.  

You will also complete at least 6 required practical tasks (PAGs) that contribute to your practical skills qualification.

Year 13 overview

In year 13 you will cover the remaining two modules

Module 5: Newtonian World and Astrophysics

Including Units: Thermal Physics, Circular Motion, Oscillations, Gravitational Fields and Astrophysics and Cosmology

Module 6: Particle and Medical Physics

Consisting of Units: Capacitors, Electric Fields, Electromagnetism, Nuclear and Particle Physics and Medical Imaging.  

You will also complete the remaining required practical tasks (PAGs) that make up the practical skills qualification.

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