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GCE A Level in Physics

at Burnham Grammar School, SLOUGH · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

AQA A-level Physics builds on your GCSE knowledge. We ask questions such as: What are protons and neutrons made of? Can light be a particle? Why do materials have an elastic limit? Why do satellites move in circular orbits? Why are some isotopes unstable? You will develop your problem-solving skills in areas such as forces, motion, energy and electric circuits. Physics is a practical subject, and you will regularly use a wide range of apparatus through required practicals and class investigations.

What you need to get on

Grades 7, 6, 6 in GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics, where the grade 7 is in Physics; or grades 7,7 in Combined Science In addition students require a grade 7 in GCSE Mathematics Those who have not followed a triple Science course will be expected to complete extra study and testing at the start of the course

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

  • Burnham Grammar School

    Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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