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Physics A Level

at Greenshaw High School, Sutton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Physics is crucial to understanding the world around us and the world beyond us. Physics challenges our imaginations with concepts like relativity, and it leads to great discoveries, like computers and lasers, that lead to technologies which change our lives from curing cancer, to developing sustainable energy solutions. It is the most basic and fundamental science. In this course you will discover the basic principles or laws which govern the natural world. The course develops quickly upon previous studies and builds students' interest and enthusiasm for physics. Ideas from GCSE will be expanded upon using more rigorous mathematical methods.

What you need to get on

Minimum grade B or 6 in physics (or core/additional or further additional science). Minimum grade 6 in GCSE 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

  • Greenshaw High School

    Grennell Road, Sutton, SM1 3DY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton

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