Physics
at The Friary School · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physicists deal with enormous questions and problems. Do you wantto investigate the limits of space or the beginning of time? Do youwant to understand more about the technology around us? Howabout saving the planet or making people better when they get ill?We?d be a bit lost without physics. Think of all the gadgets we takefor granted and the electricity supply that charges and powers them.The World Wide Web was invented by a physicist. Imagine the worldwithout the internet.
What you need to get on
4 GSCE Grade A* to C
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
The Friary School
Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, WS13 7EW
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Lichfield
Who else teaches this exact qualification
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