Sixth form physics

Welcome to my resources for A level physics. This is of particular relevance to my sixth form students at Bishop Heber High School in the academic year 2013–2014, for whom notes, homework questions and additional resources will appear on this site.

12(C)PHY | 13(D)PHY | 13(E)PHY

Extra stuff

Careers in physics

What sorts of degree courses / careers can an A-level in physics be useful in?
What careers might a physics degree lead to?

Informed choices [PDF] - a guide on choosing A-levels from the Russell group, see particularly pp. 25–27 on "facilitating subjects" (physics is one), p. 30 on science courses, and pp. 35-47 on A-levels for individual degree courses
Physics and: its advantages [PDF] - an IOP briefing note on the importance of getting more people to study physics at A-level and beyond in the UK (2011)
physics.org careers - a good place to start thinking about what careers are available with a physics degree.
The Career Paths of Physics Graduates [PDF, 1 MB] - an IOP report based on a study conducted in 2006–2010
Once a physicist - profiles of people who have a physics degree, but who now do something outside of physics. They all talk about how physics has been important in their careers.

Physics at University

Physics at University [PDF, 644 KB] - an IOP booklet for post-15 students considering physics at university
IOP Physics on Course [PDF]

Mathematics for Physicists

Here is some extra mathematics practice, of particular help to anyone who isn't studying A-level maths.

BPhO Competitions

Here is some information about the British Physics Olympiad competitions.

Gravity film trip

A trip to see the film "Gravity" at Cheshire Oaks on 14 November 2013.