A level Physics
at Ferndown Upper School, Ferndown · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is for students who have an interest in, and enjoy Physics, want to find out about how things work, enjoy applying their mind to solving problems, enjoy carrying out investigations by the application of imaginative and logical thinking and want to use Physics to support other qualifications or progress onto further studies or employment.
What you need to get on
5 GCSE Passes Grades 4-9 inc English and Maths with a 6+ in GCSE Maths and 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
Ferndown Upper School
Cherry Grove, Ferndown, BH22 9EY
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ferndown
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Baldock · East of England · 18 months
- Their version
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland · North East · 2 years
- Their version
Durham · North East · 2 years
- Their version
Bexhill-On-Sea · South East · 2 years
- Their version
Westcliff High School For Boys Academy
Westcliff-On-Sea · East of England · 2 years
- Their version
The Ellen Wilkinson School For Girls
London · London · 2 years
- Their version
St Benedict'S Catholic High School
Whitehaven · North West · 18 months
- Their version
Slough · South East · 2 years