A Level | Course Information

Course Information

Course overview

A Level Physics is a two-year course taught across Year 12 and Year 13. Each class has two teachers, with topics split between them. Use the tiles below to navigate directly to the Year 12 and Year 13 topic pages.

A Level Physics specification (PDF)

This document outlines the full A Level Physics course content, assessment structure and exam requirements.

Year 12

Core foundations for A Level Physics. Topics are split between two teachers.

Teacher A

Particle Physics
Quantum Phenomena
Progressive and Stationary Waves
Wave Interactions
Special Relativity (Turning Points)
Wave-Particle Duality (Turning Points)

Teacher B

Statics
Dynamics
Electricity
Materials
Circular Motion

Assessed practical tasks

Stationary Waves
Diffraction Grating
g by Freefall
Young's Modulus
Resistivity
Internal Resistance

Year 13

Advanced topics and exam preparation. Topics are split between two teachers.

Teacher A

Simple Harmonic Motion
Gravitational Fields
Electric Fields
Magnetic Fields
Discovery of the Electron (Turning Points)

Teacher B

Thermal Physics
Gases
Radioactivity
Nuclear Energy
Capacitors

Assessed practical tasks

Pendulum (SHM)
Spring (SHM)
Boyle's & Charles' Law
Capacitors
Flux Density
Search Coil
Inverse Square Law

Isaac Physics

Each term, students may be set assignments via Isaac Physics to support and extend learning in the classroom. Students are also encouraged to complete questions independently to consolidate understanding and develop problem-solving skills.

Isaac Physics also offers free mentoring support groups and opportunities to enter national competitions. We additionally offer the option for students to join a Further Physics group.

Assessments and enrichment

Students sit assessments at the end of each taught topic, formal examinations, and also enter competitions through the British Physics Olympiad. Click the buttons below for details.