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Physics A Level

at Xaverian College, Manchester · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Physics is the study of matter, energy, and the interaction between them, but what that really means is that physics is about asking fundamental questions and trying to answer them by observing and experimenting. All mathematical skills for the AS and A2 Physics course will be taught, so AS and A2 Mathematics is not compulsory.

What you need to get on

6 grades A*-C including 2 grade Bs; 2 or more of English, Maths and Science at A*-C; grade BB in GCSE Science with grade B in GCSE 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

  • XAVERIAN COLLEGE

    Lower Park Road, MANCHESTER, M14 5RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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