Useful Links:
https://www.youtube.com/@MrMitchellPhysics
https://www.physicsscotland.co.uk/home
From how we communicate and the exploration of space to how we use radiation to diagnose and treat disease. Physics covers a range of applications including those used in modern technology from mobile phones to MRI scanners. If you like discovering how things work and creating imaginative solutions to real world problems, then studying Physics might be for you.
You should pick Physics if you are:
- Curious about how things in the world work
- Want to do a subject which is highly valued by Universities
- Want to help make a difference to peoples lives by solving big problems
- Are interested in doing practical experiments
In S3/4 you have the option to study National 3, 4 or 5, and you will focus on the following units:
- Dynamics
- Space
- Electricity
- Properties of Matter
- Waves
- Radiation
In S5/6 you are able to study Higher and we are very pleased to offer Advanced Higher as an option at Hillpark.
The department also runs weekly supported study sessions for N5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
Careers in Physics include:
Astronomy, Radiography, Optometry, Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering, Meteorology, and many many more!
