Freestanding Physics units
The following freestanding units were previously part of a course.
Please note these units no longer contribute to the achievement of a National Course.
SCQF level 5
SCQF level 6
SCQF level 7
- Physics: Rotational Motion and Astrophysics (SCQF level 7) Unit Specification
October 2020 - Physics: Electromagnetism (SCQF level 7) Unit Specification
October 2020 - Physics: Quanta and Waves (SCQF level 7) Unit Specification
October 2020 - Investigating Physics (SCQF level 7) Unit Specification
July 2019
Verification
- Physics Qualification Verification Summary Report
June 2025 - Physics Qualification Verification Summary Report
June 2024 - Physics Qualification Verification Summary Report Round 2
June 2023 - Physics Qualification Verification Summary Report
June 2022 - Physics Qualification Verification Summary Report
June 2020 - Physics Qualication Verification Summary Report
June 2019 - Physics Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2018
Unit assessment support packages (UASPs) for freestanding units
UASPs are available on SQA's secure website. Please contact your SQA co-ordinator to access them. Multiple packs are available at each level, and each pack contains:
- unit assessment tasks
- approaches to gathering evidence
- judging evidence against outcomes and assessment standards.
Alongside further information on the particular unit(s).