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GCE A Level in Physics

at Shireland Biomedical Utc, Wolverhampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Modern physicists have been responsible for some of the greatest achievements of our era. Just think – without our understanding of atomic theory there would be no computers, no internet, no smartphones. The digital age as we know it would not exist. Without quantum mechanics there would be no lasers or satellite navigation. Who knows where future scientific discoveries and inventions will take us? If you’re up for shaping tomorrow’s world, an A Level in Physics could take you to the frontline of the latest emerging technology. Whether you are working in a field directly related to physics like nuclear physics or astronomy, or one that simply uses the skills you’ve gained, your Physics A Level can really help you to make a difference. The aim of the course is to provide a stepping-stone from GCSE to A Level Physics including quantum physics, medical physics, nuclear physics, mechanics and magnetism. It prepares students not only for studying physics further but any course and career which requires logical thinking and a structured approach to problem solving.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's grade 5 or above. Science 66 or GCSE Physics Grade 6. GCSE Maths Grade 6

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

  • Shireland Biomedical UTC

    350 HIGH STREET, WEST BROMWICH, B70 8DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WEST BROMWICH

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