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GCE A Level in Physics

at Our Lady'S Catholic College, Lancaster · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physics A-level content is split into six teaching modules: Modules 1 to 5 constitute the stand-alone AS Level qualification; Modules 1 to 6, combined with the Practical Endorsement, constitute the full A Level. The modules can be summarised as: AS and first year of A level (Year 12) Module 1: Measurements and their errors Module 2: Particles and radiation Module 3: Waves Module 4: Mechanics and materials Module 5: Electricity Second year of A level (Year 13) Module 6: Further mechanics and thermal physics Module 7: Fields and their consequences Module 8:Nuclear physics Option module: Turning points in physics

What you need to get on

5 GCSE or equivalent pass at grade 4 or higher (at least one of which is in Maths or English) GCSE Combined Science Higher Grade 5 (Foundation will be considered) GCSE Physics Higher –Grade 5(Foundation will be considered) Mathematics Higher Grade 5

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

  • Our Lady's Catholic College

    Morecambe Road, Lancaster, LA1 2RX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 4 September 2026 · Lancaster

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