Physics: Higher

Entry Requirements:

• N5 Physics at grade A/B/C*

(N5 C* – Entry will be subject to consideration of personal circumstances, including views of faculty staff and the individual’s learner journey)

Course Content:

• In Higher Physics, pupils study the topics of Electricity and Energy, Waves and Radiation and Dynamics and Space and Researching Physics.

Assessment:

• Throughout the Higher Course, pupils are assessed throughout the year in the form of unit assessments, practical assessments and homework tasks. All sciences engage pupils through both theory and practical work.
• The final grade for the Higher course is fully based on an external final examination.
• Pupils are graded from A to D at both Higher level.

Progression Pathway:

• Advanced Higher Physics: Pupils wishing to continue with their studies in Physics can undertake Advanced Higher in S6. Pupils will study Rotational Motion & Astrophysics, Quanta and Waves, and Electromagnetism.