Exam Board: AQA
Physics plays a big part in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.The main topics you will cover are:
Physics is a highly valued subject that provides a strong grounding in knowledge and skills applicable to a wide variety of careers, as well as giving you a good grounding in the subject, preparing you for study at Key Stage 5.
The course will equip you for possible careers in Mathematical Sciences, Engineering, Medicine and Veterinary Science, Finance, Design and Technology, Architecture, Defence, Computing and Education.
The AQA Triple Science GCSE course allows students to experience greater depth and breadth of biology, chemistry and physics and explore practical science in a working scientifically context. Students will learn how to analyse and interpret data and form reasoned judgements using the scientific information presented to them.
Students will be taught the three science disciplines as separate subjects and achieve three GCSE grades, one in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. A love of science and sound mathematical ability are important if a student is to achieve well on this course. Triple science includes more content than Combined science and requires students to study science at a deeper level. For this reason, science staff will be consulted when determining a student’s suitability for studying the three sciences as separate GCSEs.
The course is 100% examination. There are two examination papers per subject (six exam papers in total); each lasting 1 hour 45 minutes. Papers may include multiple choice, long and short answer questions, open response, graphical skills and data analysis.
Students do not need to take Triple Science to study science courses at A ‘level and beyond but we would advise this as the best route, creating a strong foundation on which to build even more challenging concepts.
Possible career paths include: nanotechnologist, astronomer, pilot, electrician, physicist, astronaut, engineer, technician, analyst, firefighter, medical professional and more. Those that study physics are in demand from employers as diverse as banking, health, IT, defence, the electronics industry and education.
You will develop a range of transferable skills including communication, time management, numeracy, analysis, data investigation, problem solving, independence, critical thinking, organisation, research and more.
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