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Physics AS/A2
Examination Board: OCR
In many ways, Physics is the fundamental Science subject. It deals with matters from sub-atomic
particles to the Universe. An understanding of Physics may someday lead to someone coming up
with a “Theory of Everything”.
Physics certainly is one of the most relevant subjects in the running of our daily lives and extremely
highly thought of by employers in a huge range of careers.
If you are the sort of person who has always asked “How?”, “Why?”, and always want to know how
and why things work, then Physics may just be the subject for you.
It is also important to many that Physicists are statistically the highest paid Scientists!
Entry Requirements
You will be expected to achieve at least a grade B in GCSE Physics, or in both GCSE Core Science
and GCSE Additional Science. A similar standard in Maths is also advisable, but not essential.
The Course
The OCR Physics A-Level is a modular A-Level course that continually builds on knowledge and
understanding developed through successive modules. The course bridges the gap between GCSE
and A Level standard of thinking and problem solving. The AS course assesses the knowledge and
understanding of key concepts. The A2 course also assesses important links between different areas
of Physics. Practical skills are integrated within the scheme but are assessed separately.
The Modules
AS
Unit Title Assessment Method and Weighting
G481: Mechanics 1H Written Paper – 30% AS (15% A2)
G482: Electrons, Waves and Photons 1h45 written Paper – 50% AS (25% A2)
G483: Practical Skills in Physics1
A2
Internal Assessment – 20% AS (10% A2)
Unit Title Assessment Method and Weighting
G484: Newtonian World 1h15 Written Paper –15% A2
G485: Fields, Particles and Frontiers
of Physics
2h written Paper –25% A2
G486: Practical Skills in Physics2 Internal Assessment –10% A2
Higher Education and Careers
Students studying A-Level Physics can go onto a huge variety of degrees and careers including:
Physics Scientific Research Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Electronic/Electronic Engineering Medicine
Chemical Engineering Aeronautical Engineering Architecture
Production Engineering Environmental Engineering Law
Computing Accountancy Teaching
If you have an interest in the topics, questions or future career prospects mentioned and are expecting
good grades in science, you can speak to Mr Grocott or Mrs Mason for further information.
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