A Level Physics

Course code

MA029

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years

Intake

September only

Our Science courses are held in high regard by many universities and will equip you with the essential skills for a variety of future careers. By studying Science at A-level you will not only advance your subject knowledge but you will also improve your ability to problem solve, analyse information and reach scientific conclusions.

You will also benefit from our state-of-the art laboratories and industry standard equipment.

Physics will enable you to develop an understanding of how the world around you functions. This ranges from the extremely large (the Cosmos) right down to the extremely small (the Quantum world).

The topics studied on this course are:

Measurements and errors
Particle and quantum
Waves
Mechanics and materials
Periodic motion
Thermal physics
Fields
Nuclear physics
Astrophysics

100% exam
You will also be awarded a CPAC certificate for successful completion of 12 required practical experiments. This demonstrates to universities that you are competent in the laboratory

A-level Science qualifications provide access a wide variety of higher education courses and careers. Traditional routes following A-level Sciences include:

Medicine
Dentistry
Veterinary Science
Teaching
Engineering
Architecture

We would recommend purchasing a textbook (£25) or revision guide (£5) to supplement learning that is taking place throughout the year.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For A-level programmes: 6 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (to include 3 GCSEs at grade 9-4 and 3 GCSEs at grade 9-5). Require grade 9-4 in English Language and Maths.
For A-level Physics: Grade 9-6 Combined Science OR Grade 9-6 Physics & Grade 9-6 in one other Science; Grade 9-5 English Language; Grade 9-6 Maths. A-level or Level 3 Maths must also be studied.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.