Physics

Studying Physics at Bow Sixth Form

Exam Board: AQA

Entry Requirements: GCSE grade 6 in Science (or 6 in GCSE Physics) and 7 in GCSE Maths, in addition to five 5-9 grades at GCSE.

Why study this course?

Physics is the branch of Science concerned with matter and energy in its different forms and its scope extends from the smallest sub-atomic particle to the entire universe.

Physicists study the world in which we live and attempt to understand and interpret it. Students taking AS-Level Physics are encouraged to take AS-Level Maths alongside.

What will i learn?

Course Content:

Waves
Electricity
Particles and radiation
Nuclear Physics (plus lots more).

Communication Equipment:
Students will need to purchase a scientific calculator.

what skills will i gain?

Numerical skills
Data collection and interpretatio
Problem solving
Project management.

Future pathways

Engineering
Physics
Computer Science
Astronomy
Forensic Science.