NCEA Level 2 Physics

Students will study Mechanics, Electricity and Waves to gain the specialist knowledge required for careers in professional engineering (a 4 year degree which includes civil engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, electrical and electronics, materials and chemical engineering, aviation) or medicine (and related careers such as physiotherapy, optometry, pharmacy and dentistry), transport, architecture and technology.

Qualification: L2 Physics

Entry Requirement: Y11 Science

Course Description: The overall theme of the course is energy and its conservation, taught in the contexts of waves, mechanics, electricity and radioactivity.

This course leads to: L3 Physics

Vocational Pathways: Health Care worker, Horticulture/landscaping, sustainability (recycling etc.), farming and engineering.