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OCR Level 3 Advanced GCE in Physics A

at Stanborough School, Welwyn Garden City · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level23 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

A2 LINEAR level in Physics. Physicists seek to gain a deeper understanding of the natural worlds, ranging from identifying the smallest fundamental particles right up to explaining how the Universe has evolved. Through your work you will use practical investigations to establish theories and explanations.

What you need to get on

A*-B if the subject was taken as a separate science at GCSE, A*-B in Core Science and A8 - A in Additional Science if double award studied. GCSE 5 or above in English and GCSE 6 or above 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

  • Stanborough School

    Lemsford Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL8 6YR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Welwyn Garden City

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