Physics

The Programme:

"My goal is simple. It is complete understanding of the universe, why it is as it is and why it exists at all."
Stephen Hawking

Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us, and the world beyond us. It is the most basic and fundamental science. Physics challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity and string theory, and it leads to great discoveries, like computers and lasers, that change our lives. So—physics is interesting, relevant, and it can prepare you for great jobs in a wide variety of places. Shouldn't you take a physics course?

Requirements:
A minimum requirement of two grade B's from higher GCSE Science qualifications and a grade B in GCSE Maths are needed to study Physics at AS/A2 level. The practical skills you have developed at GCSE are important and will be developed further in the sixth form, providing good training for post-18 practical science courses.

Next Steps:

Physics is an essential qualification for most engineering-based higher education courses and is an excellent platform for further study and careers in areas such as astronomy, cybernetics, geophysics, optometry, architecture and environmental health.

Physics is a very useful 'general' qualification as, like all of the sciences, it develops the skills of planning, evidence gathering, analysis and critical thinking.