Physics A Level
at Cambridge Academy For Science and Technology, Cambridge · school or sixth form
What the college says
Physics encompasses the whole of the Universe from the largest galaxies to the smallest subatomic particles. It is therefore the most basic and fundamental science. It is crucial to understanding the world around us, the world inside us, and the world beyond us. This understanding can then challenge our imaginations which eventually leads to great discoveries and technologies that can change the lives of us all.
What you need to get on
7 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including English grade 4) with double or triple science (grade 6/6) and Maths (grade 5/6)
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
Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology
ROBINSON WAY, CAMBRIDGE, CB2 0SZ
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CAMBRIDGE
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Derby · East Midlands · 18 months
- Their version
Gillingham · South East · 2 years
- Their version
Torquay · South West · 2 years
- Their version
Christchurch · South West · 2 years
- Their version
Rayleigh · East of England · 18 months
- Their version
Bishop'S Hatfield Girls' School
Hatfield · East of England · 24 months
- Their version
Coventry · West Midlands · 2 years
- Their version
Edgware · London · 2 years