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GCE A Level in Physics

at The Sixth Form College, Solihull · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences, with its ultimate goal being to understand any and all aspects of our universe, from the apparently simple (e.g. the motion of a dropped object) to the highly complex (e.g. the search for the Higgs Boson at CERN). This course is for those who want to know just how and why the natural world works as it does, and covers a wide range of physics topics from the tiniest scale of sub-atomic particles to the evolution of the cosmos. The course aims to develop an interest and enthusiasm for the subject along with the full skill-set needed to be successful within it (practising Physics requires a high level of mathematical, communication and thinking skills).

What you need to get on

Learners must have either: Grade 7 in Physics and Grade 6 in Maths and grade 6 in either Biology or Chemistry OR Grade 6-7 in Combined Science and grade 6 in Maths OR Grade 6 in Physics and grade 6 in either Biology or Chemistry and Grade 7 in Maths OR Grade 6-6 in Combined Science and Grade 7 in Maths Learners enrolling on A level Physics must also choose A level Maths. In addition, standard A level entry requirements apply.

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

  • Solihull Sixth Form College

    The Sixth Form College Solihull Widney Manor Road, Solihull, B91 3WR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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