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Physics A Level

at The Judd School, Tonbridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Physics is the most fundamental and venerable of the sciences, although it can lead to the most diverse and flexible range of careers and skills, from space travel to archaeology, biophysics to games engines and financial markets to global engineering. Amongst admissions tutors and recruiters alike, it is considered very highly as a valuable A-level. It is a rapidly developing science with well-funded and extensive research - including several new university physics departments - and with enough specialist areas to include everyone's interests and abilities. The number of A-level physics students at Judd is very likely the largest in any sixth form in the UK, and this is testament to the consistently excellent results it generates every year. Such success stems from the dedicated and skilled physics teachers, all them qualified physicists, who strive to get the very best from everyone their students regardless of ability. Physics Society: Organised and run by the students, this weekly meeting provides a regular forum for discussion, answering questions, listening to guest speakers and eating cake. It often provides a chance for students to talk about their particular physics interests or areas and also frequently generates interest in new topics or cutting edge research. British Physics Olympiad: A competition which all Y13 students enter, giving them an opportunity to test their knowledge and brain power against their peers in the UK and on past occasions, at an internationa

What you need to get on

Grade A/7 in GCSE Physics or Grade A/7 in Core and A*/8 in Additional Science. It is very helpful, but not essential to be studying Mathematics alongside Physics at Advanced level. However, good mathematical skills will be required. Students must have achieved a minimum total of 65 points across their best 10 GCSEs (A*=9, A=7, B=6, C=5, D or below =0) including C grades or better in each of Mathematics and English Language.

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 Judd School

    BROOK STREET, TONBRIDGE, TN9 2PN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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