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Physics A Level

at Mayflower High School, Billericay · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2025see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Measurements: Use of SI units, prefixes, estimating errors; Particles: Nuclear radiation, particle physics, particle interactions; Waves: Progressive and standing waves, interference, diffraction; Mechanics: Vectors, energy, projectile motion, Newtons laws of motion; Electricity: Current and voltage, sensor circuits, motors and generators; Practical Skills: Data analysis, interpretation and presentation; Further Mechanics: Forces, circular motion, simple harmonic motion; Thermal Physics: Thermal energy transfer, molecular kinetic theory; Fields: Gravitation, planets and satellites, magnetism, electric fields; Nuclear Physics: Radioactive decay, fission and fusion, nuclear reactors; Medical Physics: Vision, hearing, biological measurements, imaging techniques and therapy; Assessment will be by three 2-hour written papers taken at the end of Year 13.

What you need to get on

CAPS 5 plus grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science (if Separate Sciences are undertaken 6-6 including 6 in Physics). Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics is recommended. Students that are not taking A Level Mathematics are strongly advised to consider taking AS Level Core Mathematics.

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

  • Mayflower High School

    Stock Road, Billericay, CM12 0RT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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