Advancing Physics
Advancing Physics is an Advanced [Level (UK)|A-level] physics course examined by OCR which was developed in association with the Institute of Physics with assessment through written examinations and teacher-assessed coursework. It may also be referred to Physics 'B' to distinguish it from OCR's other A-Level Physics course.
Assessment
Legacy AS/A2
The legacy course consists of six modules. The first three make up the AS Level, and the last three represent the A2 section of the course. All six are required in order to obtain the full A-level qualification. The modules are, in the order they are studied:- Physics In Action
- Understanding Processes
- Physics In Practice
- Rise and Fall of the Clockwork Universe
- Field and Particle Physics
- Advances In Physics
Current AS Level
The current AS Level course is linear and consists of two examination papers. All content is assessed across both papers, as opposed to being split into individual modules. The assessments are as follows:- Foundations of Physics
- Physics in Depth
Current A Level
The current A Level course is linear and consists of three examination papers, in addition to a practical endorsement. All content is assessed across the three papers and practical endorsement, as opposed to being split into individual modules. The assessments are as follows:- Fundamentals of Physics
- Scientific Literacy in Physics
- Practical Skills in Physics
- Practical Endorsement in Physics