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As part of the Science department, Physics occupies Labs 1, 2 and 3 of the 10 fully equipped science labs at James Young High School. 

In S1 and S2, Physics is taught as part of the 5-14 Curriculum within the science department.  There are 6 assessments in total which determine the route that pupils will follow from S3.  In S3/S4 the courses offered are Intermediate 1 and Standard Grade Physics.  Currently in S5 we offer Intermediate 2 and Higher Physics.  S6 pupils can opt to study Intermediate 2, Higher or Advanced Higher Physics.  The possible routes are shown below.