Physics A Level
at The Bishops' Blue Coat Church of England High School, Chester · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2019see the detail
What the college says
WHY STUDY PHYSICS? Physics is a key part of science and technology, and is used to solve many problems ranging from health, environmental concerns and technological advances. Students gain valuable analytical skills which are transferable to a wide range of other subjects or careers. A real passion for Mathematics is rewarded when studying Physics, as it is literally ‘the language of the subject’. There will be numerous opportunities to challenge yourself, and your thinking, during this exciting course. YOU WILL STUDY Measurements and their errors Particles and radiation Waves Mechanics and materials Electricity Further mechanics and thermal physics Fields and their consequences Nuclear physics Astrophysics
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in two GCSE science. Grade 6 in Maths
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
The Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School
Vaughans Lane Great Boughton, Chester, CH3 5XF
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