GCE A Level in Physics
at George Salter Academy, West Bromwich · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Physics is the study of how the universe works. You learn about matter, radiation, forces and mechanics and see how the laws of Physics work to produce the world around us. You will look at theories about the origin and fate of the universe and delve into the interactions of subatomic particles.
What you need to get on
•Grade 5 or above in AQA Science Trilogy (or equivalent) OR Grade 5 or above in a Physics separate science course •Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths •You must study Maths at A-Level
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
George Salter Academy
Davey Road, West Bromwich, B70 9UW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · West Bromwich
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