Subject : Physics

Awarding body: OCR Physics

AS H158
A2 H558

Course content and examination requirements:

The aims of this course are to encourage students to:

  • Develop their interest in, and enthusiasm for Physics, including developing an interest in further study and careers in Physics.
  • Develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of ‘How Science Works’.
  • Develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of Physics and how they relate to each other. 
Year 12 AS Year 13 A2

Unit 1 Particles, quantum, phenomena and electricity PHYA1.

Unit 1Fields and further mechanics PHYA4

Unit 2 Mechanisms, Materials and waves PHYA2

Unit 2 Fields, Particles and nuclear physics, thermal physics and an optional topic PHYA5.

Unit 3 Practical Skills PHYA3

Unit 3 Practical Skills PHYA6

Relevance to further studies and careers:

A level Physics leads to a variety of careers, not just Physics and engineering.  These are possible careers that A-level Physics can lead to:

Food scientist

Ergonomics expert

Chemist

Oceanographer

Climatologist

Medical Physicist

Naval architect

Orthoptist

Radiographer

Geophysicist

Audio technician

 

As well as an Engineer in:

Flight, Design, Mining, Medical, Electrical/electronic, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Agricultural, or Automobile.

Teaching staff / further information:

Mrs V Stevens

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