3PHY - Level 3 Physics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr H. McLellan, Dr J. Cubanski.
This course covers nuclear and modern physics, mechanical and electrical systems and two research topics. It could lead to careers in engineering, medicine, architecture, design, aviation, computing and many others.
Recommended Prior Learning
A minimum of 16 Level 2 Physics credits.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Level 3 Physics Externals SciPad
Pathway
NCEA Physics can lead on (but is not limited to) to careers in:
- Engineering fields (numerous)
- Architecture
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Computer Sciences
- Research and development
- Aviation
- Design
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.