Text Box: AS/‘A’ LEVEL PHYSICS Text Box: Entry Requirements - 5 A-C at GCSE. Double BB in Science and at least a grade C in Mathematics. This course follows the AQA syllabus A, that looks at Atomic Particles and Quantum theory along with Core Content. This course can lead to a variety of careers and university courses. There is a massive shortage of physics graduates so students with this qualification would be in high demand in the current job market. Advanced Physics is viewed highly by Universities and is required for many research, mechanical and electrical engineering, architecture and medical professions. Three modules are studied in the AS and A2 with assessment through written exams and an assessed practical. Units in Year 12 Unit 1 - Particles, Radiation and Quantum Phenomena Unit 2 - Mechanics and Molecular Kinetic Theory Unit 3 - Current Electricity and Elastic Properties of Solids Units in Year 13 Unit 4 - Waves, Fields and Nuclear Energy, covering gravitational, electrical and magnetic fields. Unit 5 - Nuclear Instability, The Physics of the nuclei of atoms. Unit 6 - There are many different options available for this unit including Astrophysics and Medical Physics. During the two years there will be the opportunity to visit CERN in Geneva, the international particle research centre and to see Physics in the work place at the B.R.I.