Physics A' Level (Full AS + A2) Course

Course Structure

Unit 1: PHYA1 Particles, quantum phenomena and electricity. This unit carries 20% of the total A LEVEL marks. The unit is externally assessed.

Availability: January and June.

Content Summary:

• Particles and Radiation
• Electromagnetic Radiation and Quantum Phenomena
• Current Electricity

Unit 2: PHYA2 Mechanics, materials and waves. This unit carries 20% of the total A LEVEL marks. The unit is externally assessed.

Availability: January and June.

Content Summary:

• Mechanics
• Materials
• Waves

Unit 3: PHA3X Investigative and practical skills in AS Physics The unit is carries 10% of the total A LEVEL marks This unit is externally assessed

Availability: June

Content Summary:

Students will carry out experimental and investigative activities in order to develop their practical skills. You will be given the opportunity to access virtual experiments online to prepare you for the practical examination.

Unit 4 – PHYA4 Fields and Further Mechanics This unit is carries 20% of the total A LEVEL marks The unit is externally assessed

Availability: January and June

Content Summary:

• Further Mechanics
• Gravitation
• Capacitance
• Magnetic Fields

Unit 5 – PHA5C: Section A: Nuclear and Thermal Physics Section B: Applied Physics This unit carries 20% of the total A LEVEL marks (Section A 10% and Section B 10%) The unit is externally assessed

Availability: June

Content Summary: · Section A: Nuclear and Thermal Physics:

• Radioactivity
• Nuclear Energy
• Thermal Physics

· Section B: Applied Physics (Option C)

• Rotational Dynamics
• Thermodynamics and Engines

Unit 6: PHA6X Investigative and practical skills in A2 Physics The unit is carries 10% of the total A LEVEL marks This unit is externally assessed

Availability: June

Content Summary:

Students will carry out experimental and investigative activities in order to develop their practical skills. You will be given the opportunity to access virtual experiments online to prepare you for the practical examination. The full specification can be viewed and downloaded from the AQA website.

How Science Works You may have noticed that this phrase comes up in assessment and objective criteria. This builds on from Key Stage 4 science and is related to the following:

• The use of theories and models, ideas and clarifications
• The ability to use knowledge and understanding to address scientific problems
• The ability to use appropriate methodology and ICT to answer scientific questions
• Practical knowledge and risk assessment
• Analysis and interpretive skills
• Evaluation skills
• Be able to communicate information and ideas using appropriate approach and terminology

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