Physics

Taught at Kenilworth School & Sixth Form

Exam Board: OCR - Physics A 

Assessment Method: The entire course will be assessed in three exam papers taken at the end of the course. There is a practical endorsement based on experiments carried out within lessons, this element is a simple pass or fail based on completing all practical work. 

Why Should I Follow This Course? 

Physics deals with profound questions about the nature of the Universe and with some of the most important,  

practical, environmental technological issues of our time. Physics is concerned with observing natural phenomena and man-made systems, trying to understand them and predict what might happen in new and unknown situations. Physics is a “facilitating subject”, meaning that it’s highly regarded whatever degree or career path you choose, so it keeps a lot of doors open for you. 

What will I learn? 

The Physics course is broken down into 4 content modules, with 2 covered in each year of study. 

Year 12 Content 

Year 13 Content 

Where Will This Qualification Take Me? 

Physicist, engineer, environmental scientist, geophysicist, meteorologist, software developer, data analyst, robotics engineer, radiographer, pharmacist, actuary, investment analyst, science journalist, patent examiner, aerospace technician and much more. 

Entry Requirements: Grade 6 or higher in all Separate Science subjects or Grade 6-6 or higher in Combined Science. Together with Grade 6 or higher in Maths.