GCE A Level in Physics
at Moulsham High School, Chelmsford · school or sixth form
What the college says
The qualification builds on the knowledge and skills that you achieved in GCSE Science and gives you the opportunity to apply your understanding of Physics to new ideas and to understand existing concepts in greater depth. Students who study A Level Physics might aspire to a career as a scientist, engineer or physicist but above all have a desire to understand how the world around them operates and a strong scientific and mathematical ability.
What you need to get on
You will need at least a grade 7:6 in GCSE combined science (including the Physics component) and grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics or grade 6 in GCSE Physics and grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics. Communication is also important as you will need to be able to communicate effectively, carry out research and critically think about problems.
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
Moulsham High School
Brian Close, Chelmsford, CM2 9ES
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chelmsford
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