Examination Board / Specification
Edexcel (AS 8540 / A2 9540)

Units

AS Unit 1 Mechanics and radioactivity

AS Unit 2 Electricity and thermal physics

AS Unit 3 Practical test / topic with structured questions

A2 Unit 4 Waves and our universe

AS Unit 5 Practical test/ Fields and forces

AS Unit 6 Synoptic test with structured questions and analysis of a passage

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade C or above, with a grade B in a Physics and a grade B in Maths or BB in Double Science

Course content

This course is for students who enjoyed the Physics-based modules in the GCSE Science course, and who want to increase their knowledge of the physical sciences, and understand how the universe works. Teaching for the four compulsory modules and two option topics will include demonstrations, individual and small group experiments. The choice available in the option topic includes astrophysics, solid materials, nuclear and