Edexcel Level 3 Advanced Subsidiary in GCE Physics
at Rooks Heath School, Harrow · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics is for anyone interested in the subject, not just those who wish to continue with a physics or engineering related degree. Physics explains the properties of matter and energy and their interaction throughout the universe. This course will help you to develop a clearer understanding of the underlying principles of an increasingly technological world. In Year 12 you will study mechanics, materials, electricity and waves.
What you need to get on
6 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 minimum of grades 665 at GCSE Triple Science (with at least a 6 in Physics) or a minimum of 66 in GCSE Combined Science
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
Rooks Heath School
Eastcote Lane, Harrow, HA2 9AH
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Harrow
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