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Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

A Level - OCR

AS and A2

Level 

Level Three

What's it all about? 

Physics is the most fundamental of all the sciences. It studies everything from the smallest particles deep inside the atom all the way up to the large scale structure of the whole Universe. In between it is responsible for a stunning range of science and technologies including compact discs, X-Rays, ultrasound scanning and plasma screen televisions. This one year course uses the exciting new OCR physics syllabus. This ground-breaking course provides a good background in physics and investigates many exciting areas physics is involved in. Of course some knowledge of mathematics is required.

Progression 

Physics leads to an enormous range of courses and careers. The AS physics course is recognised as a good entry qualification for a wide range of higher education courses and employment opportunities. Successful students may wish to progress to the exciting new one year A2 physics course.

Entry Requirements 

In our experience in order to be successful on this course you will need one of the following:

  • Five GCSEs at grade C or above including English and maths. You will need to have achieved high grades in your science GCSEs.
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

One year

Are there any exams? 

Units one and two are assessed by written papers. Unit three assesses practical skills which are internally assessed. There are three tasks to perform during the year.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The new course consists of the following units:

  • unit one - mechanics
    You will learn about motion, forces and energy. Applications include safety features of cars, forces and engineering, and energy supply now and in the future
  • unit two - electrons, waves and photons
    You will learn about electric circuits and apply such principles to devices such as LEDs and thermistors. The unit also features a study of the principles of waves, these are applied to sound and the electromagnetic spectrum. Light can be viewed in terms of photons or waves; this provides the remainding topic of thisunit. Applications and connections are made with new technologies and particle physics.
  • unit three - practical physics
    This unit will give you the opportunity to carry out practical work in some exciting areas of physics.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Goschen Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASFT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

September

Part-time

Kings Road Centre

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details.

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Advanced

ASPT


Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

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