Physics A Level

A Level Physics

Understand the physics of Earth, from energy to electricity, how does it all work? A Level Physics is a two year course which will give you the opportunity to study a range of topics such as Electricity, Mechanics, Particles, Radioactivity and nuclear energy, Waves and Astrophysics. Many students who enjoy, and successfully complete, this subject typically progress onto a range of degree courses including: Physics, Physical Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

• Course Information

  • Course Code

    LAPHYSI

  • Attendance Pattern

    Daytime

  • Course Level

    Level 3

  • Study Mode

    Full Time

  • Course Location

    Langdale Road, Leyland

  • Age Group

    School Leavers (16-18)

  • Course Duration

    2 years

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• Overview

  Our Physics A Level is delivered by experienced, specialist teachers, in well-equipped laboratories. Practical work is delivered as an integral part of the course and plenty of study materials are provided, and there are always opportunities for support with work.

  Enrichment activities in Physics include visits to local universities and industrial sites relevant to the course. You will also have the opportunity to participate in competitions, such as the Physics Olympiad and we even schedule a visit to CERN each year! Several of our Physics students have also taken part in master classes in Cosmology, Particle Physics and Engineering at Lancaster University.

  By studying Physics at Runshaw there is real potential for progression onto a wide range of university degrees leading to careers in Engineering, Physical Sciences and Medicine. You will also develop analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills that are valuable in a wide range of occupations and activities.

  You will study topics which reflect modern developments in, and applications of, Physics:

  • electricity
  • mechanics
  • particles and quantum phenomena
  • radioactivity and nuclear energy
  • waves and fields
  • astrophysics

  Course Highlights:

  Physics Olympiad, Electronics and Science Academies

• Entry Requirements

  Our A Level programme requires a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5.

  This must include a Grade 6 in Maths and a Grade 6 in Science or Physics.

• How will I be assessed?

  You will be assessed by three written examinations at the end of two years.
  Practical work will be assessed throughout the course and will be shown as an endorsement on the final certificate.

• Progression Pathway

  There is potential for progression onto a wide range of university degrees leading to careers in Engineering, Physical Sciences and Medicine. You will also develop analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills that are valuable in a wide range of occupations and activities.

• National Careers Service

  For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.