A-Level Physics
at Idsall School, Shifnal · school or sixth form
What the college says
We recommend that this course should be taken in conjunction with A level Maths as it helps with the skills necessary to be a successful Physicist. The topics covered in the first year include Mechanics, Electricity, Waves, Materials and the Dual Nature of Light. Topics covered in the second year include Further Mechanics, Fields, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Thermodynamics, Space, Radiation, Fields and Oscillations.
What you need to get on
Requires are at least a GCSE grade 6 in Physics or Combined Sciences, a minimum GCSE grade 6 in Maths and at least a GCSE grade 5 in English Language.
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
Idsall School
Coppice Green Lane, Shifnal, TF11 8PD
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Shifnal
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