Physics
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Type
Vocational qualification
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Location
Huddersfield
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Duration
2 Years
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Huddersfield
(West Yorkshire)
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Greenhead Road, HD1 4ES
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About this course
As with all A-Level subjects, A-Level Physics is much more demanding than GCSE. It is very helpful if students have an A or a B grade at GCSE in Physics or Core and Additional Science before starting the course, and a grade B or better in higher level GCSE Maths.
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Physics
Why choose A-level Physics?
Physics is a challenging and interesting subject which will help you to understand the world and universe around you! A-level Physics is also an important qualification for many careers.
Some students go on to study physics at university. This may lead to a career in research and development, either in a university or in industry. High temperature semiconductors, a better understanding of sub atomic particles and more efficient ways of storing energy for cars are just three areas of research being pursued at the moment.
Perhaps the majority of those who study A-level Physics do so in order to apply their physics knowledge in another subject area at university. Examples of this are the many branches of engineering, electronics and meteorology. For these careers, A-level Physics is essential.
Another group of students choose to study physics because they feel that it will be useful even if not essential for their career. Those intending to follow a career in medicine or biochemistry fall into this category.
The remainder are going to follow a career in a completely unrelated area such as law or accountancy. This group of students may have chosen physics simply because they enjoy it or because they know that it is highly regarded by universities as a test of problem-solving ability and logical thought.
We do hope that for whatever reason students choose to study physics at Greenhead College, they find it exciting and stimulating.
The course at Greenhead
Physics at Greenhead College: 2008 - 2010
The AQA - A course is assessed by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) and can be broadly split into two sections, the AS year and the A2 year. Students studying for a full A-level must complete both sections. Those studying for the AS qualification complete the AS year only.
THE ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY (AS) YEAR 2008 - 2009
This consists of two units which are assessed by written examinations plus one unit that assesses practical skills:
Unit 1 - Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity
Unit 2 - Mechanics, Materials and Waves
Unit 3 - Investigative and Practical Skills in AS Physics
THE ADVANCED (A2) YEAR 2009 - 2010
This consists of two units which are assessed by written examinations plus one unit that assesses practical skills.
Unit 4 - Fields and Further Mechanics
Unit 5 - Nuclear and Thermal Physics plus Applied Physics
Unit 6 - Investigative and Practical Skills in A2 Physics
The units in the A2 year also assess synoptically, which means that they contain material that also draws on knowledge from the AS year.
Students often ask whether they should also study A level mathematics. It is definitely helpful because there is a lot of overlap between the two subjects. For this reason students who take AS-Level Physics must also take AS Mathematics (mechanics). Studying AS Maths also helps students with mathematical topics needed in Physics (e.g. Algebra). Most lessons in AS Physics involve maths, particularly algebra, so if you dislike maths, then it is probably not the subject for you.
What do students go on to do?
A level Physics leads to a variety of careers, not just Physics and engineering (see chart of student destinations).
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 -
1. Do I have to study AS-level maths if I choose AS-level Physics?
Yes ~ We have found from past experience that students who do not also study maths for at least the first year, on average are a grade or more below those who have studied AS maths. Read the comments about AS Maths by our students.
2. Do I NEED A-level Physics for Medicine?
No ~ Although potential Oxbridge applicants are advised to study the 4 sciences to AS-level.
3. Do I NEED A-level Physics for Veterinary Science?
No ~ but 4 out of 7 universities require Physics or Maths
4. Will my lessons be taught in a lab?
Yes ~ All Physics lessons are taught in one of two specialist laboratories.
5. What careers can lead from A-level Physics
Many ~ From accountancy to zoology as well as the more obvious engineering and science courses.
Why choose A-level Physics?
Physics is a challenging and interesting subject which will help you to understand the world and universe around you! A-level Physics is also an important qualification for many careers.
Some students go on to study physics at university. This may lead to a career in research and development, either in a university or in industry. High temperature semiconductors, a better understanding of sub atomic particles and more efficient ways of storing energy for cars are just three areas of research being pursued at the moment.
Perhaps the majority of those who study A-level Physics do so in order to apply their physics knowledge in another subject area at university. Examples of this are the many branches of engineering, electronics and meteorology. For these careers, A-level Physics is essential.
Another group of students choose to study physics because they feel that it will be useful even if not essential for their career. Those intending to follow a career in medicine or biochemistry fall into this category.
The remainder are going to follow a career in a completely unrelated area such as law or accountancy. This group of students may have chosen physics simply because they enjoy it or because they know that it is highly regarded by universities as a test of problem-solving ability and logical thought.
We do hope that for whatever reason students choose to study physics at Greenhead College, they find it exciting and stimulating.
The course at Greenhead
Physics at Greenhead College: 2008 - 2010
The AQA - A course is assessed by the Assessment and Qualifications Alliance (AQA) and can be broadly split into two sections, the AS year and the A2 year. Students studying for a full A-level must complete both sections. Those studying for the AS qualification complete the AS year only.
THE ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY (AS) YEAR 2008 - 2009
This consists of two units which are assessed by written examinations plus one unit that assesses practical skills:
Unit 1 - Particles, Quantum Phenomena and Electricity
Unit 2 - Mechanics, Materials and Waves
Unit 3 - Investigative and Practical Skills in AS Physics
THE ADVANCED (A2) YEAR 2009 - 2010
This consists of two units which are assessed by written examinations plus one unit that assesses practical skills.
Unit 4 - Fields and Further Mechanics
Unit 5 - Nuclear and Thermal Physics plus Applied Physics
Unit 6 - Investigative and Practical Skills in A2 Physics
The units in the A2 year also assess synoptically, which means that they contain material that also draws on knowledge from the AS year.
Students often ask whether they should also study A level mathematics. It is definitely helpful because there is a lot of overlap between the two subjects. For this reason students who take AS-Level Physics must also take AS Mathematics (mechanics). Studying AS Maths also helps students with mathematical topics needed in Physics (e.g. Algebra). Most lessons in AS Physics involve maths, particularly algebra, so if you dislike maths, then it is probably not the subject for you.
What do students go on to do?
A level Physics leads to a variety of careers, not just Physics and engineering (see chart of student destinations).
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
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Automobile
1. Do I have to study AS-level maths if I choose AS-level Physics?
Yes ~ We have found from past experience that students who do not also study maths for at least the first year, on average are a grade or more below those who have studied AS maths. Read the comments about AS Maths by our students.
2. Do I NEED A-level Physics for Medicine?
No ~ Although potential Oxbridge applicants are advised to study the 4 sciences to AS-level.
3. Do I NEED A-level Physics for Veterinary Science?
No ~ but 4 out of 7 universities require Physics or Maths
4. Will my lessons be taught in a lab?
Yes ~ All Physics lessons are taught in one of two specialist laboratories.
5. What careers can lead from A-level Physics
Many ~ From accountancy to zoology as well as the more obvious engineering and science courses.
Physics
Price on request
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Open Learning College
Course Distance Learning£ 356 £ 456 -
Leeds City College
A Level West Yorkshire / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Oxford Open Learning
GCSE Distance Learning£ 295 + VAT -
City College Norwich
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Canterbury College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Weymouth College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
FutureLearn
Course OnlineFree