A-Level Physics

At GCE level we teach OCR Physics B (Advancing Physics) which is a contemporary course, developed by the Institute of Physics as part of a response to the falling numbers of students studying physics beyond 16 years of age.

The normal requirement for entry to AS level is a grade BB or higher in GCSE Science: Double Award, or grade B or higher in GCSE Physics. Single Award GCSE science would not be sufficient. It would be highly advantageous to have obtained a good grade in GCSE Additional Maths.

The core aims and objectives are that the course:

• Is contemporary in content and modes of delivery
• Is attractive and accessible to the widest possible variety of students
• Sets physics in a variety of contexts, illustrating connections with everyday life, people, places and cultures
• Rewards students for initiative and commitment and allows them to develop their own interests
• Fully supports and recognises the use of essential mathematical methods in physics, helping students to understand them
• Fully supports teachers using extensive tried and tested resources and ongoing support
• Makes physics exciting and relevant

For more information see Advancing Physics