Level 3 Physics
Course Description
Students will study the observation and explanation of events of electricity, magnetism, light, sound, motion and atomic structure.
Course Overview
Term 1
Wave Systems and Modern Physics
Term 2
Mechanical Systems
Term 3
Electrical Systems and the assessed investigation
Term 4
Revision and external exams
Recommended Prior Learning
Minimum 12 Level 2 credits in Physics.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
External
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23
* These standards contribute to the 14 credits required for UE approval.