








Physics is one of the most exciting intellectual adventures of our age. Learning physics will change the way you think about the world. This OU level 2 certificate introduces physics, its applications, and experimental physics. Many topics are set within their historical context and cover classical mechanics, thermal physics, fields, waves, relativity, and quantum physics of solids, atoms, and nuclei.
**Key features of the course**
- Acquire a solid scientific foundation in physics
- Endorsed by the Institute of Physics as sufficient to support secondary s...
Physics is one of the most exciting intellectual adventures of our age. Learning physics will change the way you think about the world. This OU level 2 certificate introduces physics, its applications, and experimental physics. Many topics are set within their historical context and cover classical mechanics, thermal physics, fields, waves, relativity, and quantum physics of solids, atoms, and nuclei.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Acquire a solid scientific foundation in physics<br/><br/><br/>- Endorsed by the Institute of Physics as sufficient to support secondary school physics teaching<br/><br/><br/>- Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs<br/><br/><br/>- Gain reasoning and logic skills<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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