Physics A Level
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You’ll gain a better understanding of foundation physics and the fascinating areas of waves and nuclear physics. By having the opportunity to carry out practical experiments, you’ll delve into more complex aspects of physics and its applications. You’ll begin to develop an appreciation of the bigger picture and the ability to explore causal relationships in a rational way.
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Further Details
Pre-requisites
GCSE Double Science/ Physics at Grade C
Qualification
‘A’ Level in Physics
Specification
AQA A-Level Physics A (2450)
Support and benefits
Flexible terms times
Stepped learning approach
Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library
A Level Physics Key Topics
Unit 1 – Particles, quantum phenomena and electricity
Particles and Radiation
Electromagnetic Radiation and Quantum Phenomena
Current Electricity
Unit 2 – Mechanics, Materials and Waves
Mechanics
Materials
Waves
Unit 3 – Investigative and Practical Skills in AS Physics
Practical Theory
Conducting Experiments
Unit 4 – Fields and Further Mechanics
Further Mechanics
Gravitation
Capacitance
Magnetic Fields
Unit 5 - Nuclear Physics, Thermal Physics and Astrophysics
Radioactivity
Nuclear Energy
Thermal Physics
Lenses and Optical Telescopes
Non-Optical Telescopes
Classification of Stars
Cosmology
Unit 6 - Investigative and Practical Skills in A2 Physics
Practical Theory
Conducting Experiments
A Level Physics Course Code
H13
Technical Requirements
Scientific calculator
ICS Support Period
18 months
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AS Examinations
Unit 1 – PHYA1 Particles, quantum phenomena and electricity
Written Examination – (70 marks), 6 or 7 structured questions
1¼ hours
40% of the total AS marks
20% of the total A Level marks
Available January and June
Unit 2 – PHYA2 Mechanics, materials and waves
Written Examination – (70 marks), 6 or 7 structured questions
1¼ hours
40% of the total AS marks
20% of the total A Level marks
Available January and June
Unit 3 PHA3X Investigative and practical skills in AS Physics
Practical Skills Verification (PSV – teacher verification)
Externally Marked Practical Assignment (EMPA – 55 raw marks)
20% of the total AS marks
10% of the total A Level marks
Available June only
Note: You are required to sit the Externally Marked Practical Assignment at an approved AQA exam centre.
A2 Examinations
Unit 4 – PHYA4 Fields and further mechanics
Written Examination – (75 marks)
1¾ hours
Section A is 25 multiple choice questions, each worth one mark.
Section B is a written paper of 4/5 structured questions and consists of 50 marks.
20% of the total A Level marks
Available January and June
Unit 5 – One of Units PHA5A, PHA5B, PHA5C, PHA5D
Written Examination – (75 marks)
1¾ hours
Section A: Nuclear and Thermal Physics – 40 marks – Compulsory section 4/5 structured questions
Section B: Astrophysics
Paper has 4/5 structured questions and 35 marks.
Unit 6 PHA6X Investigative and practical skills in A2 Physics
Practical Skills Verification (PSV – teacher verification)
Externally Marked Practical Assignment (EMPA – 55 raw marks)
10% of the total A Level marks
Available June only
Note: You are required to sit the Externally Marked Practical Assignment at an approved AQA exam centre.
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