A level Physics
at Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology, Nottingham · university
What the college says
A level Physics is the study of the way the world and the universe works. It is the study of the natural laws that govern motion and the interaction of all things. This course is heavily mathematical, with around 40% of the course being A level mathematics and as a result we strongly encourage students to do this in conjunction with maths
What you need to get on
Minimum grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6 in Physics. Mathematics A Level must also be studied alongside A Level Physics.
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
Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology
93 Abbey Street Dunkirk, Nottingham, NG7 1PL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Nottingham
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