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Physics

at JFS, Harrow · other provider

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

While there is not a large amount of material to memorise in Physics, this course covers concepts and theories which you will need to be able to understand fully and apply to different contexts when tackling questions. Apart from competency in Mathematics, strong analytical and problem solving skills are required, as well as the ability to see how concepts fit together. Course Content Topic 1: Working as a Physicist covering experimental methods and data analysis Topic 2: Mechanics - covering kinematics and dynamics of bodies Topic 3: Electric Circuits - covering DC electricity Topic 4: Materials – covering properties of solids and liquids Topic 5: Waves and Particle Nature of Light – covering wave phenomena and introducing the quantum model of light Topic 6: Further Mechanics Topic 7: Electric and Magnetic Fields Topic 8: Nuclear and Particle Physics Topic 9: Thermodynamics Topic 10: Space Topic 11: Nuclear Radiation Topic 12: Gravitational Fields Topic 13: Oscillations

What you need to get on

Combined Science double - level 6/7, separate science (triple) - level 7/6/6 minimum (level 7 in any subject). Students with level 6/6 or level 6/6/6 may be accepted in exceptional circumstances. You should be studying Maths or another Science.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

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