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Physics Revision
Explore forces, energy, waves, electricity, and the fundamental laws of the universe.
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC aligned
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What is Physics?
Physics reveals the fundamental laws governing the universe — from the forces that hold atoms together to the energy that powers stars. It's the most mathematical of the sciences and develops powerful problem-solving skills valued across engineering, technology, and research.
The GCSE curriculum covers energy, electricity, particle model of matter, atomic structure, forces, waves, magnetism, and (for triple science) space physics. A-Level Physics delves into mechanics, electric fields, nuclear physics, and astrophysics.
Physics students learn to build mathematical models of the real world, design and evaluate experiments, and think critically about how the universe works at every scale.
What You'll Learn
Forces, motion, and Newton's laws
Energy transfers and conservation
Electricity, circuits, and electromagnetism
Waves, light, and sound
Atomic structure and radioactivity
Required practicals and mathematical problem-solving
Physics at a Glance
~490,000
students/year
68.9%
pass rate (4+)
#3 most studied science
popularity
4
exam boards
Exam Boards & Specifications
We cover Physics across all major UK exam boards. Select a board to explore topics, or view the official specification.
AQA
7408
Edexcel
Pearson-A-Level-Physics
OCR
H556
WJEC
WJEC-A-Level-Physics
31 topics covered
View full specificationWhere Physics Can Take You
Career paths and opportunities for Physics students
Engineering
Mechanical, electrical, aerospace, and civil engineering all build on physics.
Technology & Computing
Semiconductor design, telecommunications, and quantum computing.
Renewable Energy
Solar, wind, and nuclear energy systems design and research.
Astrophysics & Space
Space exploration, satellite systems, and cosmological research.
Medical Physics
MRI, radiotherapy, and medical imaging technology.
University Courses
Physics
Engineering (all branches)
Astrophysics
Computer Science
Mathematics
Architecture
Medical Physics
Subjects That Pair Well with Physics
These subjects complement Physics and are often studied together
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