Physics (S20) Cert
Course Overview - Physics (S20) Cert
Discover how physics explains the workings of the Universe while building practical scientific skills. This certificate introduces classical mechanics, thermal physics, fields, waves, relativity, and quantum physics of solids, atoms, and nuclei, often set in their historical context. You’ll gain experience of experimental physics and develop the ability to analyse and communicate scientific ideas clearly. This certificate provides a solid foundation for further study or developing a career in science and engineering. Endorsed by the Institute of Physics, this certificate also provid...
Discover how physics explains the workings of the Universe while building practical scientific skills. This certificate introduces classical mechanics, thermal physics, fields, waves, relativity, and quantum physics of solids, atoms, and nuclei, often set in their historical context. You’ll gain experience of experimental physics and develop the ability to analyse and communicate scientific ideas clearly. This certificate provides a solid foundation for further study or developing a career in science and engineering. Endorsed by the Institute of Physics, this certificate also provides sufficient subject knowledge to support secondary school physics teaching to A-Level.<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><br/>• Acquire a solid scientific foundation in physics<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Endorsed by the Institute of Physics as sufficient to support secondary school physics teaching<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain reasoning and logic skills<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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