AQA A Level Physics Medical Physics

A comprehensive AQA A Level Physics Medical Physics revision PowerPoint designed for classroom teaching, intervention, retrieval practice and exam preparation.

Each topic begins with Do Now (DNA) retrieval questions followed by a separate answer slide for immediate feedback and correction. Key knowledge is presented using a Cornell note-taking structure with Cues/Questions, Main Notes and Summary sections to support organised revision and long-term retention.

After each key point, students complete three short-answer whiteboard questions testing knowledge, understanding and common misconceptions. Answers are provided for rapid assessment and correction. Longer book-work questions are followed by clear answer notes.

Topics include:
• The eye, focusing and vision defects
• Ray diagrams, lenses and magnification
• The ear, cochlea and hearing response
• Decibels, loudness and hearing loss
• ECG waveforms and biological measurements
• Ultrasound, acoustic impedance and attenuation
• A-scans, B-scans and endoscopy
• MRI principles, proton spin and RF pulses
• X-ray tubes, spectra and image sharpness
• CT scanning and flat-panel detectors
• Gamma cameras and medical tracers
• PET scanning, effective half-life and radionuclide therapy
• Brachytherapy and radiotherapy

Designed for whole-class display with organised layouts, large readable text, diagrams, misconception checks and exam-focused practice.