NCEA Level 3 Physics

This Physics course is based on the NCEA Level 3 Physics Achievement Standards and Level 8 of the New Zealand Curriculum. The syllabus builds on the knowledge gained in Physics at Level 2. Therefore good theoretical knowledge is required from Level 2 Physics in order to gain the most from the Level 3 course.

The content of this course aims to give students the understanding in order to successfully go on to study at a tertiary level. Level 3 Physics is required or recommended for many areas of further study such as medicine, engineering, aviation and architecture.

Students selecting Level 3 Physics will be given the choice of being in a class doing more internal credits or more external credits - both courses offer 19 Credits in total. Students will be given more information about these options in Term 4 and we will endeavour to place students into their preferred option.

You may also decide to sit the Scholarship paper. Your teacher will be able to advise you about this.