Kelston Boys’ High School Kelston Boys’ High School

Level 3 Physics

13PHY
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Valentine.

Entry Requirements

If you have not taken Physics before, please see the teacher in charge before selecting this option. 


Students will study the fundamental concepts and principles of Physics, including Mechanics, Electromagnetism, and Atomic Physics. They will explore experimental physics, as well as research an application of Physics in the real world. There will be two pathways in this course, and the second pathway includes a socio-scientific examination of an Earth-Space Science issue. Please note, if this pathway is chosen the students will not sit the examination on Electricity and Magnetism. 

For further information see: Mrs Sarah Valentine

Term 1: Atomic and Nuclear Physics and Introduction to Mechanics

Term 2: Mechanics and Experimental Physics

Term 3: Electricity and Magnetism OR Earth/Space Science; and Applications of Physics

Term 4: Revision for examinations



Course Overview

Term 1
Modern Physics internal, followed by the first half of the learning for the Mechanics internal.

Term 2
Second half of the learning for the Mechanics external, plus the experimental internal.

Term 3
Learning for the Electromagnetism external, as well as begin the Physics in context internal.

Term 4
Complete the Physics in context internal and revise for Examinations.

Career Pathways

Aeronautical Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Medical Physicist, Software Developer, Architect, Surveyor, Civil Engineer, Pathologist, Physician, Surgeon, Medical Imaging Technologist, Radiation Therapist



			
					
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Optional workbook


Disclaimer

Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025.  You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.

Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.

New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.