A Level Physics
at Ripon Grammar School, Ripon · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics leads on to a very wide range of courses and careers. These include astrophysics, banking, computer programming, electronics, energy industries, engineering, geophysics, law, medical physics, meteorology, research, teaching, science journalism and the space industry to name but a few. This Level 3 qualification fulfils the purposes defined by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
What you need to get on
Students are required to pass AS level in this subject.
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
Ripon Grammar School
Clotherholme Road, Ripon, HG4 2DG
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Ripon
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