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Physics A level
Physics is…
• Extremely interesting
• Challenging
• Great fun
Careers
• The obvious ones:• Physicist • Medicine • Engineering• But also:• Finance• Law• Anything else
Physicists earn more cash! £££
• According to a 2005 Pricewaterhouse Coopers report, a graduate in physics or chemistry earns around £187,000 more during their career than someone with A Levels but no degree.
•. A report, by Professor Geraint Johnes from the University of
Lancaster Management School, found that the highest salaries are enjoyed by those who took physics, chemistry and biology together at A level.
From the very big to the very small
The Physics of travel
Medical imaging
What do these have in common?
AS PhysicsUnit 1 Mechanics Motion
Forces in ActionWork and Energy
1 hour 60marks
30%
Unit 2 Electrons, Waves and
Photons
Electric Current Resistance
DC CircuitsWaves
Quantum Physics
1 hour 45 mins
100marks
50%
Unit 3 Practical Skills 40marks
20%
Unit 1 Mechanics MotionForces in Action
Work and Energy
1 hour 60 marks 15%
Unit 2 Electrons, Waves and Photons
Electric Current Resistance
DC CircuitsWaves
Quantum Physics
1 hour 45 mins 100marks
25%
Unit 3 Practical Skills in Physics 1
40 marks 10%
Unit 4 The Newtonian World
Newton’s Laws and Momentum
Circular Motion and Oscillations
Thermal Physics
1 hour 15mins 60 marks 15%
Unit 5 Fields, Particles and Frontiers of
Physics
Electric and Magnetic Fields
Capacitors and Exponential Decay
Nuclear PhysicsMedical Imaging
Modelling the Universe
2 hours 100marks
25%
Unit 6 Practical Skills in Physics 2
40 marks 10%
Full A Level
What we need from you
• An inquiring mind – a thirst for knowledge
• Commitment and a willingness to try your best
• Do homework every week to the best of your ability
• Find out about interesting aspects of physics in your own time
• Enjoy physics – it’s fun!