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GCE A Level Physics

at Northstowe Secondary College · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course offers a breadth of topics that will complement both other Science A Levels such as Chemistry, Maths and Further Maths.

What you need to get on

To study Physics at A Level, students on either the Combined Science or Separate Science GCSE programmes will be considered but only if they sit the Higher Tier exams. If students study Combined Science, they must achieve a 7-7 Grade or above, including a Grade 7 in P1 and P2. If students study Separate Sciences, they must achieve a Grade 7 or above in GCSE Physics. Students must also obtain a Grade 7 or above in GCSE Mathematics.

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

  • Northstowe Sixth Form

    NORTHSTOWE LEARNING COMMUNITY STIRLING ROAD, CAMBRIDGE, CB24 1DJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE

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