Physics

GCSE Physics

Why is Physics important?

Physics influences everything from cancer treatment, computers and mobile phones to sportswear, renewable energy and weather-forecasting.

Why study Physics?

Learning to understand and contribute to the latest discoveries in science can be very satisfying. Physics can open doors to a wider range of careers than almost any other subject.

Physics doesn’t just lead to working in a research laboratory. Physicists –

design computer games;
invent life-saving medical equipment;
make the latest cars the safest ever;
model financial markets.

Studying Physics gives you important transferable skills, such as:

you learn to think logically and solve problems;
you become experienced in computing;
you learn to communicate and work as part of a team.

In the UK, graduates in Physics earn more than those in most other disciplines.

Physics degrees and Physics-related degrees have bursaries available.

The Institute of Engineers offer scholarships which include:

a bursary of £2000 per annum;
an allowance towards study expenses;
payment of tuition fees (currently worth £3000 per annum);
vacation training and work placement in a major company.

The Institute of Physics offers bursaries of £1000 per annum to study Physics. Having Physics as a subject will be of benefit to you in accessing these bursaries.

Physics GCSE is divided into six sections and these are:

            Energy;
            Forces;
            Waves;
            Electricity and Magnetism;
            Radioactivity;
            Earth In Space.

The course links direct practical experience with ideas, encouraging creative and critical thought.