Study Physics in a live, specialist Sixth Form classroom.
Physics at iBOS develops physical theory, mathematical models, measurement and experiment, connecting specification knowledge to feedback, examination readiness and the student’s next destination.
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Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
What students study in Physics
Knowledge · dialogue · feedback · mastery
The course develops physical theory, mathematical models, measurement and experiment. The current Pearson specification controls assessed content and the school confirms its sequence for each cohort.
Mechanics and materials
Waves and electricity
Fields, thermodynamics and nuclear physics
Experimental methods and data analysis
How live teaching develops understanding
Students translate situations into diagrams, equations and testable models. Live worked examples and feedback develop conceptual understanding and efficient problem solving.
Assessment and examination route
The Pearson Edexcel IAL uses six externally assessed units. Practical methods, uncertainty and analysis are assessed within written papers.
University and career progression
Physics and Mathematics can support engineering, physics, computing, architecture and quantitative degrees. Some courses also prefer Further Mathematics.
Is this the right subject?
Strong prior physics and mathematics, confident algebra and a willingness to explain reasoning are central. Choice must also consider the complete combination, workload and intended university requirements.
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01 · PathwayPlace this within Years 1–13
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03 · OutcomePlan assessment and examinations
Connect subject choices to specifications, exam entry and later destinations.
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