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Physics A-Level

at Unified Seevic Palmer'S College, Benfleet · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Are you intrigued by the fundamental questions about how, and why, the world around us works the way it does? Physics A-Level is one of the most universally accepted qualifications for progression to university. The course content covers the basis of how things work, from the constituent parts of atoms out to the extent of the universe. You will integrate the concepts studied with a range of practical experiments throughout each topic giving the course both an academic and practical focus. You will learn to apply your knowledge of the key concepts to solve problems in a range of different contexts and applications.

What you need to get on

Five GCSEs at grade 4. Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language. Grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths. Grade 6-6 or above in GCSE Combined Science. If you are studying Triple Science you will need a minimum of grade 6 in Physics and grade 6 in either Biology or Chemistry To study A-Level Maths alongside your Physics course.

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

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