Physics
Key Stage 3
Please refer to the Science (Years 7&8) subject page for details of the physics topics taught in years 7 and 8
GCSE
Students studying the subject at GCSE follow the J249 OCR Gateway Physics B specification. During the course the following topics are covered.
| Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
|---|---|---|
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P1.1 Atomic model P2.1 Motion P3.1 Electrostatics P4.1 Magnetism P5.1 & P5.2 Waves P6.1 Radioactivity (except P6.1.5) |
P1.2 & P1.3.1 Thermal & Gases
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P1-8 “Physics only” sub-topics P6.1.5 – Quantum Physics P0 – Uncertainties P9 – PAGs revision |
For more detailed information on the course content and assessment please refer to the examination board website: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-gateway-science-suite-physics-a-j249-from-2016/
A Level
Students studying the subject at A Level follow the H556 OCR A Physics specification. During the course the following topics are covered.
| Year 12 | Year 13 |
|---|---|
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1 Measurements and their errors 2 Waves 3 Mechanics and materials 4 Electricity 5 Quantum Physics 6 Further mechanics (A-level only) |
6 Thermal physics 7 Fields and their consequences 8 Nuclear physics 9 Astrophysics 10 Medical Physics |
For more detailed information on the course content and assessment please refer to the examination board website:https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physics-a-h156-h556-from-2015/
Additional resources
Students may find the following links and/or resources useful to further their studies of this subject:
BBC Bitesize KS3 Science
www.docbrown