Entry Requirements
You will need grade 6 in GCSE Physics or 66 in Combined Science plus grade 6 in GCSE Maths and grade 5 in GCSE English Language.
Introduction
A Level Physics is a key part of science and technology and it appeals to those people who want to understand the world around them. You will appreciate the workings of the Universe by studying the smallest to the largest phenomena. We will support you to aim for top grades and top universities through our Physics High Achievers+ Programme.
What you will study
- Measurements and their errors
- Particle Physics
- Quantum Physics
- Waves
- Mechanics and materials
- Electricity
- Further mechanics and thermal physics
- Magnetic Fields
- Electric Fields
- Gravitational Fields
- Nuclear Physics
- Astrophysics
Assessments
Three exam papers (scientific theory, applied mathematics, practical skills and data analysis).
Practical Element – a minimum of 12 practical tasks over two years
Course Support
- Full set of resources including practice questions to consolidate learning and knowledge
- Lab sessions to develop practical and data analysis skills
- Weekly tutorials
- Regular assignments and progress monitoring
- Build model telescopes, engines, bridges, rockets and robotic arms in our ‘Tomorrow’s Engineers’ Programme
Enrichment Activities
- Competitions including the Physics Olympiad
- Future Engineers & Science Society Enrichment Programmes
- Talks on cutting-edge research from the University of Liverpool
- Physics High Achievers+ Programme
- Trips and visits e.g. to London, Jodrell Bank, Daresbury Laboratories and CERN in Geneva
Science Society is a society for those students looking to study a Science related degree at Oxbridge or another prestigious university. View the SciSoc video
Facilities
2 fully equipped laboratories including:
- Equipment for class practical work
- Equipment for individual research investigations
- Data logging equipment for real-time data capture
- Lasers, microwave transmitters and receivers, spectrometers etc for wave/light experiments
- Radioactive sources and detectors for radiation experiments
- Oscilloscopes, electronics workstations, digital multimeters etc. for d.c. and a.c. circuits
- Data projectors
- Computer workstations, all students also have access to a computer suite
Progression
Physics graduates are in demand because of their analytical and problem-solving skills. Students develop skills that can be transferred to the world of work; from setting up a business to dealing with climate change.
Careers Opportunities
In the past, our students have entered a broad range of areas including engineering, medicine, architecture, computer science as well as physics.
Further Information
Exam board course specification
Fantastic success for our Lower Sixth Physicists
Videos
Click below to hear what our students say about Physics at Carmel…
