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Physics
Minimum Entry Criteria
Desired: 7 in Physics and 7 in Maths
Essential: 6 in Physics and 7 in Maths
Board
Edexcel
Outline of the Course
- Unit 1: Working as a Physicist
- Unit 2: Mechanics
- Unit 3: Electric Circuits
- Unit 4: Materials
- Unit 5: Waves and the Particle Nature of Light
- Unit 6: Further Mechanics
- Unit 7: Electric and Magnetic Fields
- Unit 8: Nuclear and Particle Physics
- Unit 9: Thermodynamics
- Unit 10: Space
- Unit 11: Nuclear Radiation
- Unit 12: Gravitational Fields
- Unit 13: Oscillations
Assessment
Type of Assessment |
Duration |
Weighting |
|
1 |
Core/Advanced Physics 1 |
1 hour 45 minutes |
30% |
2 |
Core/Advanced Physics 2 |
1 hour 45 minutes |
30% |
3 |
Advanced Physics 3 |
2 hours 30 minutes |
40% |
