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Physics

at Imberhorne School, East Grinstead · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Physics builds on skills andknowledge gained in GCSE Science and then explores how Physics defines the way that forces and energy shape our world. It is a fast developing, exciting Science which is often at the forefront of modern technologies. WHERE DOES IT LEAD? Physics is an extremely well respected qualification. The main employment sectors are engineering, business, the I.T. industry, research, finance, development and medicine (some medicine courses require physics). COURSE DETAILS: The A Level is composed of 8 core content areas: Measurements and their errors, Particles and Radiation, Mechanics and Materials, Waves, Electricity, FurtherMechanics and Thermal Physics, Fields and their Consequences, Nuclear physics and an option content area of Engineering Physics.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs @ Grades 4-9, including 7-7 or better in GCSE science, 7+ in GCSE maths and 4+ in GCSE English

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

  • Imberhorne School

    Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · East Grinstead

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