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A Level in Physics

at Marling School, Stroud · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physics is proud of where it stands at the forefront of science. It enables the accurate and precise study of all investigations because the best instruments used by chemists, biologists, forensic scientists, geologists, metallurgists, volcanologistsand other science disciplines have been made through the advances in this subject. Physics is also at the heart of engineering with applications ranging from spacecraftdesign, motor sport, renewable energy infrastructures and civil engineering to the nuclear and gas/oil power industries. There are many branches of research within Physics from the search for clean energy from nuclear fusion to the search for answers on dark matter. Students may also consider taking their studies further with medical physics - a discipline where many exciting new developments are taking place. Students find it beneficial to study A Level Mathematics alongside A Level Physics given the high mathematical content.

What you need to get on

Grade 7 in Physics or Grade 77 in Combined Science and Grade 7 in Mathematics Applications will be considered from candidates with Grade 6 in Physics or Mathematics (or 6/7 in Combined Science). A decision on the offer of a place will be made on review of candidates GCSE UMS score in the subject and their average point score in Science and Mathematics GCSEs. Whilst studying A Level Mathematics alongside A Level Physics is not a requirement, it is strongly recommended.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Marling School

    Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL5 4HE

    DaytimeClassroom based
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