GCE A level in Physics
at St Mary Magdalene Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physicists explore the fundamental nature of almost everything. They probe the furthest reaches of the universe to study both the smallest and largest structures that we know of. They work to understand and explain the patterns that underlie the behaviour and interactions of matter and energy. Join these scientists to enter a world deeper beneath the surface of normal human experience.
What you need to get on
Minimum requirements for all courses are a Grade 5 or above in English and Maths Five GCSEs at Grade 6. Students must be taking at least 7 GCSE's Subject specific requirements : Grade 7-6+ in Combined Science or Grade 6+ in Physics. Grade 6+ in Maths.
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
St Mary Magdalene Academy
475, Liverpool Road Islington, London, N7 8PG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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